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Tier 1: Essential

La verdad es que

The truth is / To be honest

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Fillers & Small Talk Sentence Frame Beginner informal to neutral
Pronunciation:

la behr-DAD es keh

When to use:

Introducing honest or frank statement.

See It in Context

La verdad es que no me gusta.

To be honest, I don't like it.

Being frank
La verdad es que tengo miedo.

The truth is I'm scared.

Admitting feeling
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