Spanish word

honesto

Pronunciation

IPA/oˈnesto/

Meaning

  • adjectivehonest

Example

Sé honesto conmigo, por favor.

Be honest with me, please.

Illustration for honesto (honest)

More examples

En el trabajo es importante ser honesto con los demás.

At work it is important to be honest with others.

Core concept

Moral uprightness shown in speech and behavior.

Common phrases

  • ser honesto con los demás

    be honest with others

  • ser honesto en el trabajo

    be honest at work

  • ser honesto con uno mismo

    be honest with oneself

Similar words

sincero: Expresses feelings and opinions frankly, showing emotional openness.
franco: Speaks bluntly and candidly, stating opinions without hesitation.
honrado: Conducts oneself honorably, keeping promises and avoiding dishonest gain.
íntegro: Maintains moral consistency, choosing the right action even under pressure.

Definition in Spanish

Que obra y habla sin engaño, mostrando coherencia entre lo que dice y lo que hace.

Word origin

Derived from Latin honestus meaning 'honorable' and 'decorous', honesto evolved in Spanish to focus on coherence between what one says and what one does.

Usage tips

  • Sé honesto conmigo asks for truthful facts or fair dealing, whereas sincero signals candor about feelings, so choose between them to avoid misunderstanding.

Other meanings

  • sincereadjective
  • frankadjective

Opposites

  • deshonestodishonestadjective

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