Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
franco
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɾaŋko/
Meaning
- adjectivefrank
Example
Ella siempre es franca con sus amigos.
She is always frank with her friends.
More examples
Sé franco conmigo sobre tus opiniones.
Be frank with me about your opinions.
Core concept
A person saying exactly what they think without softening.
Common phrases
ser franco
be frank
una opinión franca
a frank opinion
Similar words
sincero: Shows genuine feelings or beliefs without pretending or exaggeration.
directo: Gets straight to the point, stating essentials without roundabout phrasing.
honesto: Refuses to lie or cheat, behaving with truthfulness and moral integrity.
abierto: Shares personal thoughts and emotions openly, without hiding feelings.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa sus opiniones o sentimientos de manera directa y sin reservas.
Word origin
From Germanic frank- 'free' via Old French franc, Spanish franco means openness and lack of reservation in speech or character.
Usage tips
- The adjective often sounds blunt to listeners, so in formal or delicate contexts speakers commonly soften criticism or give concrete examples to avoid offense.
Other meanings
- unreservedadjective
Opposites
- reservadoreservedadjective
Related words
- franquezafranknessnoun
- francamentefranklyadverb