Neta means "truth" or "for real" in Mexican slang. "¿Neta?" means "Really?", "la neta" means "honestly", and "es la neta" means "it's the best".
Casual Use it with friends, family and people your age.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
It's casual slang, very common with young people and in Mexico City. Don't use it in formal writing or with your boss.
"La neta" at the start of a sentence softens an honest opinion, like "to be honest...".
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FAQ: Neta
Neta means "truth" or "for real" in Mexican slang. "¿Neta?" means "Really?", "la neta" means "honestly", and "es la neta" means "it's the best".
"Really?" or "For real?".
"It's the best" or "it's awesome".