real

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BrE /ˈriːəl/ AmE /ˈriːəl/

adjective / noun en → es

1 ACTUALITY [attributive], [predicative] A2

existing or happening in fact; not imaginary, false, or pretend

real, verdadero

  • be real

Collocations real problem · real life

  • It's a real pleasure to meet you.

    Es un placer real conocerlos.

2 PROPERTY [attributive], [predicative] B1

relating to property that is owned and not rented or borrowed; permanent, not temporary

propio, verdadero

  • be real estate

Collocations real property · real estate agent

  • He owns a lot of real estate.

    Él posee mucho bien inmueble.

3 CURRENCY [attributive], [predicative] B2

relating to money that is used as legal tender and not just a promise of payment; actual, not imaginary or pretend

real (moneda)

  • be real money

Collocations real currency · real value

  • The company has no real assets.

    La empresa no tiene activos reales.

4 ARTIFICIAL [attributive], [predicative] B1

not artificial or fake; genuine, authentic

auténtico, genuino

  • be real

Collocations real diamond · real leather

  • Is this a real diamond?

    ¿Es un diamante auténtico?

5 EMOTION [attributive], [predicative] B1

showing or expressing true feelings; sincere, heartfelt

sincero, verdadero

  • be real

Collocations real smile · real tears

  • She gave him a real hug.

    Ella le dio un abrazo sincero.

6 PHYSICAL [attributive], [predicative] B2

relating to the physical world, not spiritual or supernatural; material, tangible

físico, material

  • be real

Collocations real world · real needs

  • We need to focus on the real issues.

    Necesitamos centrarnos en los problemas reales.

7 ART [attributive], [predicative] C1

relating to a style of art that tries to show things as they really are; not abstract or stylized

realista (arte)

  • be realist

Collocations realist painting · realist sculpture

  • The artist is known for his realist paintings.

    El artista es conocido por sus pinturas realistas.

8 GAME [attributive], [predicative] C1

relating to a game or sport that involves physical contact and is not played in an indoor arena; outdoor, field-based

deportivo (fuera)

  • be real

Collocations real football · real rugby

  • They play real rugby in the park.

    Juegan al rugby real en el parque.