verídico

truthful, veridical

adjective beh-RREE-dee-koh Rare

Origin: Latin veridicus (truth-speaking)

Usage Note

Verídico describes something that is strictly true or fact-based — a more formal and emphatic alternative to verdadero. It often appears in legal, journalistic, or formal contexts: relato verídico (truthful account). Unlike verdadero, which can also mean 'real' or 'genuine' in a broader sense, verídico focuses specifically on factual accuracy. The feminine form is verídica.

Examples

"El testigo dio un relato verídico."

Natural Translation

The witness gave a truthful account.

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