Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
transparencia
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾanspaˈɾenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nountransparency
Example
La transparencia en el gobierno genera confianza.
Transparency in government generates trust.
More examples
En la reunión se criticó la falta de transparencia de la empresa.
At the meeting the company's lack of transparency was criticized.
Core concept
An open file folder placed on a public desk where anyone can read its contents.
Common phrases
falta de transparencia
lack of transparency
transparencia política
political transparency
transparencia total
total transparency
Similar words
apertura: Willingness to open up and share information or ideas to encourage participation.
claridad: Clear, easy-to-follow presentation of information that avoids confusion.
honestidad: Consistent truthfulness in words and actions, avoiding lies or deceit.
franqueza: Plain, candid expression of opinions or feelings without reserve.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad de presentar información de manera abierta y accesible, sin ocultar datos, para que cualquiera la comprenda.
Word origin
From Spanish transparente with the suffix -ía and ultimately from Latin transparentia (trans 'through' + parēre 'to appear'), the idea of being seen through is applied to unhidden information.
Usage tips
- Although similar to the English 'transparency', the Spanish term typically refers to institutional or sectoral openness and often appears in fixed phrases naming that sector.
Other meanings
- opennessnoun
- disclosurenoun
Opposites
- opacidadopacitynoun
- secretismosecrecynoun
Related words
- transparentetransparentadjective
- transparentementetransparentlyadverb