fact

fatto

Qualcosa di vero, di cui si può dimostrare la verità.

In inglese semplice: Something that is true and can be shown to be true.

• That is a fact.
• We checked the facts before writing the report.
• Can you prove that this claim is a fact?

Come si usa: the fact that… (The fact that he called shows he cares.)

Sinonimi: truth

Contrari: fiction

Espressioni comuni: a known fact, a scientific fact, prove a fact, interesting fact

fatto

Un dato reale che aiuta a capire una situazione o a prendere una decisione.

In inglese semplice: A real detail that helps you understand a situation or reach a decision.

• We need all the facts first.
• The judge considered the facts carefully.
• These facts support a different conclusion.

Come si usa: the facts of something (We need to examine the facts of the case.)

Sinonimi: evidence

Espressioni comuni: facts of something, consider a fact, relevant fact