Meaning · adjective
true
- real
- genuine
In a sentence
È vero, oggi fa molto più freddo.
It’s true, today it’s much colder.
Questa borsa è di vera pelle.
This bag is made of real leather.
Hai detto il tuo vero nome?
Did you say your real name?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vero | masculine · singular |
| vera | feminine · singular |
| veri | masculine · plural |
| vere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'vero' for facts or truth, not emotions. 'È vero che piove?' (Is it true it's raining?) vs. 'Sento vero amore' (incorrect; use 'vero' only for verifiable things).
- Agrees in gender/number: 'vera' (fem. sing.), 'veri' (masc. pl.), 'vere' (fem. pl.). 'Le notizie sono vere.' (The news is true.)
- Avoid overusing 'veramente' for 'really.' 'Vero' is often stronger. 'È un vero problema.' (It’s a real problem.)