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A slang noun adopted from English that is used in Spanish online conversations to affirm a statement as undeniably true, and also the plural of the Latin factum meaning deeds.

Examples

  • No hay duda, factos.
    There is no doubt, facts.
  • Ganaste el juego, factos!
    You won the game, facts!
  • La película es una obra maestra, factos.
    The movie is a masterpiece, facts.
  • Ese partido fue increíble, factos.
    That match was amazing, facts.
  • Los resultados son claros, factos.
    The results are clear, facts.

Similar words

evidente
indiscutible
obvio
comprobado
verdad
seguro
claro
cierto

Meanings

Usage

Use factos in informal digital chats to agree with a clearly true statement; avoid in formal writing.

Common mistakes

Using factos in formal essays sounds unprofessional, as it is an informal slang term.

Etymology

From the English word facts, borrowed into Spanish internet slang in the 2010s.

FAQ

What does factos mean?

Factos is a slang noun meaning “facts”, used to agree with a statement that is obviously true.

How is factos pronounced?

It is pronounced /ˈfak.tos/.

Can I use factos in formal writing?

No, factos is informal and should be avoided in formal contexts.

Is factos the same as the verb facturar?

No, facturar means “to invoice”, while factos is unrelated slang.

Where did factos come from?

Factos comes from the English word “facts”, adopted into Spanish internet slang.

What is the singular form of factos?

The singular is facto, but it is rarely used; factos is normally used as a plural.

Can factos be used as an interjection?

Yes, it often appears at the end of a sentence as an interjection to affirm the statement.

Are there similar Spanish slang terms?

Words like cierto and obvio are used similarly, but factos carries the same tone as the English “facts”.

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