really

S1 W1

BrE /ˈriːəli/ AmE /ˈriːəli/

adverb en → es

1 TRULY A2

used to emphasize that something is true or real

realmente, verdaderamente

Collocations really happy · really surprised

  • I really enjoyed the movie.

    Realmente disfruté la película.

2 VERY A2

used to emphasize that something is very great or important

muy, bastante

Collocations really good · really difficult

  • It's really cold today.

    Hace mucho frío hoy.

3 ACTUALLY B1

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

en realidad, en efecto

Collocations really want · really need

  • I really didn't mean to hurt you.

    En realidad no quise hacerte daño.

4 INFORMAL B1

used in informal speech or writing, often to express surprise or disbelief

¡Vaya!, ¡qué!

Collocations really? · really now

  • Really? I can't believe it.

    ¿En serio? No puedo creerlo.