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Literal
Used for emphasis in casual conversations, often humorously exaggerated.
Literal Meaning
In accordance with fact; actual
Actual Meaning
Used for emphasis like English 'literally' - often exaggerated
Examples in Context

¡Me estaba muriendo de risa durante ese programa!

Le dije que fue literalmente el peor día de todos, pero sabía que estaba exagerando.

Él fue literalmente el mejor jugador del equipo esta temporada.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Pay attention to the tone of voice; if someone says 'literally' in an excited or dramatic way, they're usually exaggerating.
  • 2This phrase can be used to make something sound more impressive or intense, but it shouldn't always be taken seriously.
  • 3Listen for context clues in the conversation to understand if the speaker is trying to be funny or just emphasize their point.
Phrase Thesaurus
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actually
seriously
truthfully
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