la neta
🇲🇽 Spanish slang from Mexico
What does “la neta” mean?
the truth; honestly
Example
“La neta, no me gustó la película.”
Honestly, I didn't like the movie.
Good to know
'Ser la neta' = to be the best: 'Esta canción es la neta.'
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
☕ Everyday
The textbook way to say it: la verdad
Heard in a conversation
The concert queue
Ximena ¡Qué padre! Nos tocó hasta adelante, casi en el escenario.
Awesome! We got right up front, almost on the stage.
Rodri ¿Ya ves? La neta, sí valió la pena esperar.
See? Honestly, it was worth the wait.
Ximena Sí, sí. Gracias por aguantarme, cuate. ¡Eres bien buena onda!
Yeah, yeah. Thanks for putting up with me, buddy. You're the best!
🧾 How other countries say “for real, honestly”
- 🇦🇷 postaArgentina
- 🇪🇸 en serioSpain
More from Mexico
- ¡No manches!No way! / You're kidding!
- chidocool, great
- ¿Neta?Really? / Seriously?
- ¡Aguas!Watch out!
- ¡Órale!Wow! / OK, let's go!
- ¡Ándale!Come on! / Exactly!
- chafacheap, low-quality
- ahoritaright now / in a bit
Songs from Mexico
- La Bamba · Ritchie ValensLevel A2
- Bidi Bidi Bom Bom · SelenaLevel A2
- Como La Flor · SelenaLevel A2
- Querida · Juan GabrielLevel A2
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