Real deal Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹiɫ/ /ˈdiɫ

REEL-DEEL

UK

ɹiːl/ /dˈiːl

REEL-DEEL

Definition

Used to describe something or someone that is genuine, authentic, or of very high quality—exactly as promised, not fake. It can also refer to someone or something that is impressive or admirable.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often enthusiastic. Common with people ('She's the real deal') or things ('This phone is the real deal'). Never used for objects literally, but as praise. Not usually used with negative statements.

• Spanish: auténtico - verdadero - lo que vale la pena
• Portuguese (BR): algo de verdade - coisa boa - legítimo
• Portuguese (PT): algo verdadeiro - coisa boa - legítimo
• Chinese (Simplified): 真正的东西 - 真正的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 真正的東西 - 真正的人
• Hindi: सच्ची बात - असली चीज़
• Arabic: الأصلي - الشيء الحقيقي - الجد
• Bengali: আসল ব্যাপার - সত্যিকারের জিনিস
• Russian: настоящая находка - настоящая вещь
• Japanese: 本物 - 本当の実力者
• Vietnamese: hàng thật - đúng chất
• Korean: 진짜 - 진짜 실력자
• Turkish: gerçek olan - tam anlamıyla iyi
• Urdu: اصلی چیز - حقیقتاً معیاری
• Indonesian: asli - benar-benar hebat

Example Sentences

This pizza is the real deal.

basic

Maria is the real deal when it comes to baking.

basic

Is this watch the real deal or a copy?

basic

You should try this salad—it's the real deal!

natural

That new coach is the real deal—the team’s already winning every game.

natural

I thought he was just another actor, but he's the real deal.

natural