verdadero

Verdadero is a Spanish adjective meaning true, real, or genuine. It is used to describe statements, beliefs, objects, or intentions that correspond to reality, authenticity, or veracity. In everyday speech it often appears in phrases such as una historia verdadera or un verdadero amigo. The feminine and plural forms are verdadera, verdaderas, and los verdaderos; the forms agree with the noun they modify.

Etymology and usage: Derived from the Latin verus, verdadero shares roots with many Romance languages. It can be used attributively, as in un objeto verdadero, or predicatively after verbs like ser, parecer, or estar: "La respuesta es verdadera" or "Ese argumento parece verdadero." In many contexts, verdadero emphasizes authenticity rather than mere certainty—that is, true to its essence.

Differences with synonyms and expressions: While synonyms include auténtico, real, and genuino, verdadero stresses authenticity and factual accuracy; cierto often conveys certainty or agreement rather than objective truth. Common collocations include verdadero amor, verdadero significado, and la historia verdadera.

In logic and technology: Verdadero is the standard Spanish translation of the boolean value true. In Spanish-language journalism, literature, and education, the term appears across contexts from science to everyday conversation to indicate truthfulness or validity. Its antonyms are falso and engañoso.