Candorosa (en. Candid)
/kan.doˈro.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of a person: One who is frank, sincere, and transparent.
Her candid way of speaking makes her very trustworthy.
Su candorosa manera de hablar la hace muy confiable.
Refers to someone who acts with innocence or naivety.
That girl is so candid that she always says what she thinks.
Esa niña es tan candorosa que siempre dice lo que piensa.
Applies to what is pure in its form or essence.
The candid light of dawn filled the room.
La candorosa luz del amanecer llenaba la habitación.
Etymology
From Latin 'candor', meaning 'brightness' or 'purity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak with candor
To speak in an open and direct manner.
hablar con candor
candid gaze
A gaze that reflects innocence or purity.
mirada candorosa
to act with candor
To act in a sincere and transparent way.
actuar con candor
Related Words
candor
Quality of being sincere and frank.
candor
innocence
Extreme innocence or naivety.
candidez
whiteness
Term related to purity or whiteness.
candeal
Slang Meanings
A person who is very sincere may sometimes seem naive.
That girl is so candid, she sometimes doesn't realize things.
Esa chica es tan candorosa, a veces no se da cuenta de las cosas.
Said of something or someone that is surprisingly transparent.
That conversation was so candid that I couldn't help but be amazed.
Esa conversación fue tan candorosa que no dejé de asombrarme.