This is the 11459th most frequent Catalan word.
vertadera
"Vertadera" means "true" or "real" in English.
In this context, "vertadera" is used as an adjective to express that the quality of their friendship is genuine and not false.
La seva amistat és vertadera i duradora.
Their friendship is true and lasting.
Here, "vertadera" is used to emphasize the magnitude or sincerity of the regret being expressed.
És una vertadera llàstima que no puguis venir.
It is a real pity that you can't come.
In this example, "vertadera" is employed to intensify the sense of unexpectedness or authenticity of the surprise.