actually — meaning in English: actually

Definition

▶ actually

Used to indicate that something is true or correct, often in contrast to what was previously believed or assumed.

Used to indicate that something is true or correct, often in contrast to what was previously believed or assumed.

▶ I thought he was joking, but he was actually serious.

Pensé que estaba bromeando, pero en realidad estaba serio.

▶ She doesn't like chocolate, but she actually loves dark chocolate.

A ella no le gusta el chocolate, pero en realidad ama el chocolate negro.

▶ They say the movie is boring, but it was actually quite exciting.

Dicen que la película es aburrida, pero en realidad fue bastante emocionante.