actually

used to correct a previous statement or introduce new information that is surprising or unexpected

en realidad, de hecho, en efecto

• actually + clause

Collocations actually believe · actually see

• I thought you were busy, but actually you're free.

  Pensaba que estabas ocupado, pero en realidad estás libre.

used to emphasize that something is true or real and not just imagined or supposed

en verdad, en realidad, efectivamente

• actually + clause

Collocations actually exist · actually happen

• There are actually more people here than I expected.

  Hay en realidad más personas aquí de lo que esperaba.