Literal translation
Net / truth
Natural translation
For real / seriously
What it really means
Mexican slang for ‘really’ or ‘seriously’. ‘¿Neta?’ = ‘For real?’
When Spanish speakers use it
Reacting to surprising info.
Examples in context
- ¿Neta ganaste?For real, you won?
Regional differences
- Mexico: Extremely common.
Natural replies you can use
Sí, netaTe lo juro
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