Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
íntegro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈinteɣɾo/
Meaning
- adjectivehonest
Example
Mi amigo es íntegro y siempre dice la verdad.
My friend is honest and always tells the truth.
More examples
Una persona íntegra cumple su palabra.
An honest person keeps their word.
Core concept
Person of firm moral principles and consistent behavior.
Common phrases
ser íntegro
be honest
persona íntegra
honest person
actitud íntegra
honest attitude
Similar words
honesto: Speaks and behaves truthfully, avoiding lies.
sincero: Expresses feelings and thoughts openly and without pretense.
honrado: Behaves honorably, refraining from dishonest or corrupt actions.
leal: Shows steadfast loyalty to people, groups, or promises.
Definition in Spanish
Dicho de una persona: que mantiene principios morales firmes y actúa con honestidad y coherencia.
Word origin
Spanish íntegro derives from Latin integer 'untouched, whole', and the idea of wholeness transfers to describe someone morally intact and therefore honest.
Usage tips
- The adjective is fairly formal, so speakers often prefer honesto or sincero in everyday conversation.
Other meanings
- uprightadjective
- incorruptibleadjective
Opposites
- deshonestodishonestadjective
- corruptocorruptadjective
Related words
- integridadintegritynoun
- íntegramenteentirelyadverb