real
word
/ˈɹiɫ/
REEL
/ɹiːl/
REEL
Definition
Something that exists or happens in fact and is not imagined or fake; can also describe something sincere or of great importance.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as an adjective for facts, things, or people; not informal or slang. Often appears with words like 'real life', 'real story', or 'real friend'. Be careful not to confuse 'real' with 'really', which is an adverb.
Spanish: real - verdadero - auténticoPortuguese (BR): real - verdadeiroPortuguese (PT): real - verdadeiroChinese (Simplified): 真实的 - 真正的Chinese (Traditional): 真實的 - 真正的Hindi: असली - वास्तविकArabic: حقيقي - واقعيBengali: বাস্তব - আসল - সত্যিকারেরRussian: настоящий - реальныйJapanese: 本物の - 実在するVietnamese: thật - thực sựKorean: 진짜 - 실제의Turkish: gerçek - hakikiUrdu: حقیقی - اصلیIndonesian: nyata - asli - sungguhan
Example Sentences
She wants a real friend, not just an online contact.
basic
This is a real diamond.
basic
The story he told was real, not made up.
basic
I can't believe that was a real tiger at the zoo!
natural
He's not just a colleague, he's a real friend.
natural
Is that painting real or just a copy?
natural