verdade

This is the 12801st most frequent Portuguese word.


verdade

Truth.


In this sentence, 'verdade' is used as a noun meaning 'truth,' referring to the accuracy or factual aspect of a statement.

Isso é verdade sobre o que disseram ontem.

That is true about what they said yesterday.


Here, 'verdade' again acts as a noun and emphasizes the concept of honesty or truthfulness.

Falar sempre a verdade é muito importante.

Always speaking the truth is very important.


'Na verdade' is a fixed phrase that translates to 'actually' or 'in truth,' used to introduce a clarification or correction to a previous statement or assumption.

Na verdade, eu prefiro chá em vez de café.

Actually, I prefer tea instead of coffee.