What is the Spanish word for "actually"?

Learn how to say "actually" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

actually

Spanish

en realidad

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Alternative translations of "actually"

de hecho
realmente
verdaderamente
en efecto

Examples of how to use "actually" in Spanish

English
I actually prefer the red one.
Spanish
En realidad, prefiero la roja.
English
I actually like spicy food more now.
Spanish
En realidad, ahora me gusta más la comida picante.
English
She actually arrived earlier than expected today.
Spanish
En realidad, ella llegó más temprano de lo esperado hoy.
English
It actually costs less than I thought.
Spanish
En realidad, cuesta menos de lo que pensé.
English
They actually finished the project on time.
Spanish
En realidad, terminaron el proyecto a tiempo.

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I actually prefer the red one.

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