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“reality” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/realiˈðað/

Example

La realidad es diferente de lo que imaginaba.

Reality is different from what I imagined.

Illustration for realidad (reality)

How to say “reality” in Spanish

“Reality” in Spanish is realidad.

The state of things independent of beliefs or wishes.

Full entry for realidad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with realidad

Hay que adecuarse a la realidad para seguir adelante.

One must adapt to reality to move forward.

Tips for using realidad

  • Spanish uses en realidad (no article) to mean 'actually' or 'in fact', while en la realidad refers more literally to a reality and is less common in everyday speech.

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