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    Candor (en. Candor)

    /ˈkandɔr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The quality of being sincere and transparent.
    The candor of his speech impressed all those present.
    El candor de su discurso impresionó a todos los presentes.
    Frankness in communication.
    I appreciate your candor in discussing the issue.
    Aprecio tu candor al hablar sobre el problema.
    Purity and free of ill intent.
    His candor made him trustworthy.
    Su candor lo hacía digno de confianza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'candor', meaning clarity or whiteness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak with candor
    To express thoughts in a sincere and open manner.
    hablar con candor
    to lack candor
    Not being sincere or transparent in expression.
    carecer de candor
    childish candor
    The sincerity and purity characteristic of childhood.
    candor infantil

    Related Words

    sincere
    One who acts with honesty and sincerity.
    sincero
    frank
    One who has an open and honest attitude.
    franco
    transparent
    One who is clear and easy to understand.
    transparente

    Slang Meanings

    Uninhibited sincerity.
    In this group, people speak with candor, unafraid of being judged.
    En este grupo, la gente habla con candor, sin miedo a ser juzgada.
    To be direct and honest to the extreme.
    Sometimes it’s better to show a little candor in negotiations.
    A veces es mejor mostrar un poco de candor en las negociaciones.