fact

hecho

Algo que es verdadero y cuya verdad se puede demostrar.

En inglés sencillo: Something that is true and can be shown to be true.

• That is a fact.
• We checked the facts before writing the report.
• Can you prove that this claim is a fact?

Cómo se usa: the fact that… (The fact that he called shows he cares.)

Sinónimos: truth

Antónimos: fiction

Expresiones frecuentes: a known fact, a scientific fact, prove a fact, interesting fact

hecho

Un dato real que ayuda a entender una situación o a tomar una decisión.

En inglés sencillo: A real detail that helps you understand a situation or reach a decision.

• We need all the facts first.
• The judge considered the facts carefully.
• These facts support a different conclusion.

Cómo se usa: the facts of something (We need to examine the facts of the case.)

Sinónimos: evidence

Expresiones frecuentes: facts of something, consider a fact, relevant fact