indeed

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BrE /ɪnˈdiːd/ AmE /ɪnˈdiːd/

adverb en → es

1 CERTAINLY A2

used for emphasizing that something is true or real

de hecho, ciertamente, en realidad

  • indeed

Collocations indeed it is · indeed he did

  • She was indeed the best candidate.

    Ella era de hecho la mejor candidata.

2 REPLY B1

used for agreeing with someone or showing that you understand what they have said

ciertamente, efectivamente, en verdad

  • indeed
  • ‘Are you feeling better today?’ ‘Indeed I am.’

    «¿Te sientes mejor hoy?» «Efectivamente.»

1 CONTRAST B2

used for introducing a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has just been said

sin embargo, no obstante, por el contrario

  • indeed
  • The weather was bad, but the trip was indeed enjoyable.

    El clima era malo, pero el viaje fue en verdad agradable.

1 FORMAL C1

used in formal or written English to introduce an important point or statement

en efecto, ciertamente, de hecho

  • indeed
  • Indeed, the evidence suggests that this is a serious problem.

    En efecto, la evidencia sugiere que este es un problema serio.