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de hecho — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • actually adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
  • de facto adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
  • in fact adverb Used to correct or contradict what has just been said or assumed, introducing what is actually true.
  • indeed adv Used to confirm or emphasize a statement; truly, in fact.

Senses

de hecho is used for these senses in English:

  • actually (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
  • as a matter of fact (adverbial) Actually, in fact.
  • de facto In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
  • for that matter (idiomatic) as far as that is concerned.
  • in fact (modal) Actually; in truth; de facto.
  • indeed (modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
  • indeed (degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.
  • indeed Indicates emphatic agreement.

actually — full definition

  1. adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
  2. intj Used to introduce a correction, clarification, or mild disagreement.

de facto — full definition

  1. adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
  2. adverb In actual fact, as things really stand rather than as the law or the paperwork says.

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