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1 Dec 2020
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English (US)
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I am a Spanish speaker, I have always used the word “fact”! But I would like to master the meaning better. What is the meaning of “fact” for an English speaker? Thanks.
I am a Spanish speaker, I have always used the word “fact”! But I would like to master the meaning better. What is the meaning of “fact” for an English speaker? Thanks.
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Fact = a very specific piece of information. These are facts:
- the population of Mexico is 130 million people
- Portuguese is spoken in Brazil
vs. opinions, which are NOT facts:
- Mexico's population is too big
- Portuguese is an ugly language
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There is also an idiomatic phrase: "In fact", it's like "de verdad":
Did you vote for Donald Trump?
-> No. In fact, I think he is the worst president we've ever had.
-> Yes, in fact, I voted for him seven times!
Do you like pizza?
-> No, in fact, I am allergic to pizza.
-> Yes, in fact, I eat it every day.
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