Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
sinceridad
Pronunciation
IPA/sinθeɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounsincerity
Example
Aprecio tu sinceridad.
I appreciate your sincerity.
More examples
Siempre habla con sinceridad en las reuniones.
He always speaks with sincerity in meetings.
Core concept
Open expression of thoughts and feelings.
Common phrases
hablar con sinceridad
speak with sincerity
actuar con sinceridad
act with sincerity
Similar words
honestidad: Being truthful and not hiding facts, intentions, or opinions.
franqueza: Speaking feelings and opinions directly and without hesitation.
Definition in Spanish
Actitud de franqueza y honestidad en la expresión de pensamientos y sentimientos.
Word origin
The noun comes from Latin sinceritas, from sincerus 'genuine, pure', and names the quality of frank, honest expression.
Usage tips
- The adjective is sincero and the adverb is sinceramente, so Spanish uses ser sincero or decir algo con sinceridad rather than putting sinceridad where an adjective or adverb is needed.
Other meanings
- candornoun
- honestynoun
Opposites
- insinceridadinsinceritynoun
- hipocresíahypocrisynoun
Related words
- sincerosincereadjective
- sincerarsebecome sincereverb