actual
gb/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/ us/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 1500
tényleges, valódi, maga a/az, konkrét
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
the actual [thing]
The actual cost was higher than we expected.
A tényleges költség magasabb volt, mint amire számítottunk.
She finally met the actual author of the book.
Végül találkozott a könyv valódi szerzőjével.
This photo shows the actual size of the product.
We were surprised by the actual number of people who came.
The actual problem is lack of communication.
Exemplos para estudantes
This is the actual price of the car.
Ez az autó tényleges ára.
I saw the actual painting in the museum.
Láttam az eredeti festményt a múzeumban.
The actual story is very different.
He told me the actual reason for his trip.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'actual' with 'current'. In English, 'actual' means 'real', not 'present time'. For example, 'my actual job' means 'my real job', not 'my job right now'.
Significado
real, not imagined
Colocações
actual fact
|actual cost
|actual event
|actual reason
|actual size
Sinônimos
real (Most common synonym; slightly less formal and more general.)
|
genuine (Emphasizes authenticity or truthfulness, often of objects or claims.)
Antônimos
imaginary (Exists only in the mind; not real.)
|
theoretical (Based on ideas or theory; not yet proven real or practical.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Real and true, not just in your mind or on paper.
Existing in fact or reality, rather than being imagined, supposed, or estimated.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
the actual [noun]
The movie was good, but the actual ending was disappointing.
A film jó volt, de maga a befejezés csalódást okozott.
We were late for the wedding but arrived just before the actual ceremony began.
Késtünk az esküvőről, de még azelőtt odaértünk, hogy maga a szertartás elkezdődött.
He looks younger than his actual age.
The actual point I wanted to make is different.
Exemplos para estudantes
The actual game starts at 8 pm.
Maga a meccs este 8-kor kezdődik.
This is the actual key for the door.
Ez az a kulcs, amelyik az ajtóhoz való.
The actual meeting will be tomorrow.
I forgot the actual name of the store.
Significado
emphasizing exact thing
Colocações
the actual moment
|the actual point
|the actual reason
Sinônimos
precise (Focuses on exactness; often used for details.)
|
specific (Highlights particular one among others.)
Antônimos
approximate (Not exact or precise.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used to talk about the exact or main thing, not something related or similar.
Used to emphasize the specific or important thing being mentioned, often to contrast it with something else.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
actual
AFI
GB/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/
US/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ac - tu - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: actual
Família de palavras
Core family
actually
adverb A2
Related words
actuality
noun
Advanced or less common
actualize
verb
actualization
noun
Expressões
actual size
1/ˈækt͡ʃuəl sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
real size of something
The real size of something, not a smaller or larger version.
Exemplos
- This map shows the island at actual size.
- The drawing is at actual size so you can see details clearly.
in actual fact
1/ˈɪn ˈækt͡ʃuəl fˈækt/
fixed phrase
really, in truth
Used to say that something is true, especially when it is surprising or different from what people think.
Exemplos
- In actual fact, he has never been to France.
- They seem happy, but in actual fact they argue a lot.
the actual facts
1/ðə ˈækt͡ʃuəl fˈækts/
fixed phrase
the real facts
The real and true information about something, not guesses or stories.
Exemplos
- Before deciding, let's look at the actual facts.
- The article does not present the actual facts of the case.