real
gb/ɹˈil/ us/ɹˈil/
A2
English
~ 500
valóságos, igazi, valós, őszinte, hiteles, valódi, eredeti, nagyon, tök, brazil real, real
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is real
The danger was very real, so we left immediately.
A veszély nagyon is valós volt, ezért azonnal elmentünk.
I can't believe this is real—it's like a dream.
El sem hiszem, hogy ez valóságos — olyan, mint egy álom.
She finally met a real celebrity at the event.
Is that diamond real or fake?
Climate change is a real and urgent issue.
Learner examples
The dog is real, not a toy.
Ez egy igazi kutya, nem játék.
This story is real, not made up.
Ez a történet igaz, nem kitalált.
That is a real flower, not plastic.
The money is real.
The problem is real.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'real' with 'really' when they mean 'very'. For example, 'It is real good' should be 'It is really good'.
Meaning
Actually existing or true
Collocations
real problem
|real person
|real world
|real story
|real thing
Synonyms
actual (Very close in meaning, but 'actual' can emphasize contrast with what was expected.)
Antonyms
imaginary (Describes something made up or not existing in reality.)
Themes
daily life
|truth
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that is real exists and is not made up or imagined.
Existing or happening as fact and not imagined or supposed.
B1
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is real
He's one of the most real people I've ever met.
Az egyik legőszintébb ember, akivel valaha találkoztam.
I appreciate her because she's so real about her struggles.
Azért értékelem őt, mert olyan őszintén beszél a küzdelmeiről.
Fans love the singer for being real with them.
You can tell he's real—he doesn't try to impress anyone.
Learner examples
She is a real friend.
Ő igazi barát.
He is real about his life.
Őszintén beszél az életéről.
They are real with each other.
She shows her real feelings.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'real' meaning 'not fake' for objects. Here it refers to sincerity in people or feelings.
Meaning
Genuine or sincere
Collocations
real friend
|real feelings
|real talent
Synonyms
authentic ('Authentic' can sound more formal and often refers to objects or experiences as well as people.)
Antonyms
fake (Describes someone or something that pretends to be genuine but is not.)
Themes
personality
|relationships
|emotions
Definition
If someone is real, they are honest and not pretending to be something else.
Being honest, sincere, and without pretence.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
real [material/noun]
This bag is made of real leather.
Ez a táska valódi bőrből készült.
Are those pearls real or imitation?
Azok a gyöngyök valódiak vagy utánzatok?
He only drinks coffee made from real beans.
Learner examples
This ring is real gold.
Ez a gyűrű valódi aranyból van.
The coat is real fur.
A kabát valódi szőrméből készült.
The bag is real leather.
Meaning
Not artificial or fake
Collocations
real leather
|real gold
|real diamond
Synonyms
genuine ('Genuine' is slightly more formal and common in product descriptions.)
Antonyms
fake (Describes an imitation of something genuine.)
Themes
materials
|commerce
|core_vocabulary
Definition
If something is real, it is made of the true material and not fake.
Made from genuine materials; not artificial, counterfeit, or imitation.
B1
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
real [adjective]
This cake is real good!
Ez a süti tök finom!
It was a real surprise to see him there.
Igazi meglepetés volt őt ott látni.
She's a real smart kid.
Learner examples
This movie is real fun.
Ez a film nagyon szórakoztató.
He is real tall.
Nagyon magas.
The game was real exciting.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this form in formal writing where 'really' would be preferred.
Meaning
Very great or extreme (informal)
Collocations
real easy
|real good
|real bad
Synonyms
really ('Really' is more standard grammatically, but 'real' is common in informal speech.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small degree rather than a high degree.)
Themes
intensity
|informal speech
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
'Real' can mean 'very' when talking informally about how strong something is.
Used informally to emphasize degree or intensity; similar to 'very' or 'extremely'.
NOUN
B1
5
brazil real
B2
real
B2
The ticket costs fifty reais.
A jegy ötven brazil realba kerül.
I exchanged dollars for reals at the bank.
A bankban dollárt váltottam brazil realra.
Prices are listed in Brazilian reals.
Learner examples
I have ten reais.
Tíz brazil real van nálam.
The book costs five reais.
A könyv öt brazil realba kerül.
Brazil uses the real as money.
Meaning
Brazilian currency unit
Collocations
one real
|ten reais
Themes
money
|geography
|finance
|travel
Definition
'Real' is the money used in Brazil. The plural form is 'reais'.
The basic monetary unit of Brazil, and formerly used in some other countries, plural 'reais'.
Grammar
Dictionary form
real
IPA
GB/ɹˈil/
US/ɹˈil/
Syllables & stress
real (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: real
- Comparative: realer
- Superlative: realest
Noun
- Base: real
- Plural: reales, reals, reis, riales
Word family
Forms
reales
noun
reals
noun
reis
noun
riales
noun
realer
adjective
realest
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
surreal
adjective
surrealism
noun C1
Expressions
for real
1/fɚ ɹˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
Genuinely true or happening
Used to say that something is really true or actually happening.
Examples
- Are you for real? I can't believe it!
- This time it's for real—we're getting married.
get real
1/ɡˈɛt ɹˈil/
idiom
informal
Be realistic about something
To stop dreaming or pretending and understand the truth about a situation.
Examples
- Get real! That plan will never work.
- You think you can finish this in one day? Get real.
in real life
1/ˈɪn ɹˈil lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
In the actual world, not virtual or fictional
In the world that is not online, in movies, or in games.
Examples
- We talk online but have never met in real life.
- In real life, things are more complicated than in films.
keep it real
1/kˈip ˈɪt ɹˈil/
idiom
informal
Act naturally and honestly
To be yourself and not pretend to be someone else.
Examples
- He's famous but still keeps it real with his fans.
- Remember to keep it real when you meet them.
make it real
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt ɹˈil/
fixed phrase
Turn an idea into reality
To do something so that an idea becomes true in the world.
Examples
- The artist's goal was to make her vision real.
- Technology can make these dreams real.