actually

en realidad, de hecho

Se usa para decir lo que es realmente cierto, a menudo cuando difiere de lo esperado.

En inglés sencillo: Used to say what is really true, often when it differs from what someone expects.

• I actually like it.
• She looks young, but she is actually sixty.
• Did he actually say that to you?

Sinónimos: in fact, really

Expresiones frecuentes: actually happened, actually quite good, actually live

efectivamente

Respuesta breve que confirma lo dicho por alguien o expresa acuerdo.

En inglés sencillo: Used as a brief reply to confirm or agree with what someone has said.

• That was worth the wait. Actually, yes.
• You enjoyed it, then? Actually, yes!
• So we agree? Actually, yes, we do.

Sinónimos: indeed, exactly

Expresiones frecuentes: actually yes, actually quite right