The truth / for real / seriously?
Works as a question ("¿neta?" = for real?), as an assertion ("es la neta" = it's the truth), and as a compliment for a person ("eres la neta" = you're the best). Extremely common among younger Mexicans.
From "neto," meaning net or pure — as in the pure truth, with nothing added.
Argentina says posta, Chile says la firme, Spain says en serio.
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