to tell the truth

US /tə tel ðə truːθ/
UK /tə tel ðə truːθ/
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a decir verdad, para ser sincero

used to introduce a statement of fact or opinion, often one that is surprising or unexpected

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To tell the truth, I don't really like his new song.
A decir verdad, no me gusta mucho su nueva canción.
He said he was busy, but to tell the truth, he was just avoiding me.
Dijo que estaba ocupado, pero a decir verdad, solo me estaba evitando.