Cándida (en. Candida)
/ˈkandida/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person who shows an attitude of innocence or sincerity.
Her candid gaze made everyone trust her.
Su mirada cándida hacía que todos confiaran en ella.
Quality of being naive or harmless.
The child's candid smile brightened the day.
La cándida sonrisa del niño alegró el día.
Etymology
From Latin 'candidus', meaning 'white', 'bright', or 'clear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
candid gaze
gaze that expresses innocence or sincerity
mirada cándida
candid smile
smile that reflects purity or naivety
sonrisa cándida
candid attitude
attitude that shows sincerity and lack of malice
actitud cándida
Related Words
candidly
in a candid manner
candidamente
candor
the quality of being candid
candidez
Slang Meanings
Pitcher
That girl is a naïve, she always says what she thinks without a filter.
Esa chica es un cándido, siempre dice lo que piensa sin filtro.
Naive loser
The naïve lost the bet because he never believes he can fail.
El cándido perdió la apuesta porque nunca cree que pueda fallar.