How do you use "fact" in a sentence?

It's a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun. In fact, she arrived before everyone else. We need to separate fact from fiction in this report.

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Q: What does "fact" mean?

Something that is known to be true or to have happened A fact is a piece of information that can be verified as true or that has actually occurred. Facts are often contrasted with opinions, which are personal beliefs or judgements. Common expressions include 'as a matter of fact' (used to emphasise truth), 'in fact' (used to add information or correct a misconception), and 'the fact of the matter' (the truth of a situation).

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Significado: Something that is known to be true or to have happened

事实，真相

hecho, realidad

事実、真実

사실, 진실

A fact is a piece of information that can be verified as true or that has actually occurred. Facts are often contrasted with opinions, which are personal beliefs or judgements. Common expressions include 'as a matter of fact' (used to emphasise truth), 'in fact' (used to add information or correct a misconception), and 'the fact of the matter' (the truth of a situation).

「fact」是指可以被验证为真实的信息或实际发生的事情。事实通常与意见形成对比，意见是个人的信念或判断。常见表达包括「as a matter of fact」（用于强调真实性）、「in fact」（用于添加信息或纠正误解）和「the fact of the matter」（事情的真相）。

Un «fact» es una información que puede verificarse como verdadera o que realmente ha ocurrido. Los hechos a menudo se contrastan con las opiniones, que son creencias o juicios personales. Las expresiones comunes incluyen «as a matter of fact» (usado para enfatizar la verdad), «in fact» (usado para añadir información o corregir un malentendido) y «the fact of the matter» (la verdad del asunto).

「fact」は、真実であると確認できる情報や、実際に起こった出来事を指します。事実はしばしば、個人的な信念や判断である意見と対比されます。一般的な表現には「as a matter of fact」（真実を強調するために使用）、「in fact」（情報を追加したり誤解を訂正するために使用）、「the fact of the matter」（状況の真実）があります。

사실(fact)은 진실로 검증할 수 있거나 실제로 일어난 정보를 말합니다. 사실은 개인적인 믿음이나 판단인 의견과 자주 대비됩니다. 일반적인 표현으로는 'as a matter of fact'(사실은), 'in fact'(실은, 오해를 바로잡을 때 사용), 'the fact of the matter'(사실의 핵심)가 있습니다.

Ejemplos

It's a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
地球绕太阳运行是一个事实。
Es un hecho que la Tierra orbita alrededor del Sol.
地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。
지구가 태양 주위를 도는 것은 사실입니다.
In fact, she arrived before everyone else.
事实上，她比其他人都先到。
De hecho, ella llegó antes que todos los demás.
実は、彼女は誰よりも先に到着しました。
사실, 그녀가 누구보다 먼저 도착했습니다.
We need to separate fact from fiction in this report.
我们需要在这份报告中区分事实与虚构。
Necesitamos separar los hechos de la ficción en este informe.
この報告書では事実とフィクションを区別する必要があります。
이 보고서에서 사실과 허구를 구별할 필요가 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'factum' meaning 'a thing done' or 'a deed', from 'facere' (to do, to make). The original sense was about actions performed — something that actually happened. Related words include 'factory' (a place of making), 'manufacture' (to make by hand), and 'perfect' (thoroughly done).

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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