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
- adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
- intj Used to introduce a correction, clarification, or mild disagreement.
de facto — full definition
- adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
- adverb In actual fact, as things really stand rather than as the law or the paperwork says.