Franco (en. Franc)
/ˈfɾaŋko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of a person: Who is sincere and speaks clearly.
He has always been frank in his opinions.
Siempre ha sido franco en sus opiniones.
That has no restrictions or limitations.
Traffic is free on this road.
El tráfico es franco en esta carretera.
That is not subject to taxes.
This product is tax-free.
Este producto es franco de impuestos.
Etymology
From Latin 'francus', which means free.
Common Phrases and Expressions
frank and clear
To speak openly and sincerely.
franco y a las claras
to be frank
To have the quality of being direct and sincere.
ser franco
Related Words
franchise
Right to market under a specific trademark.
franquicia
frankness
Quality of being sincere and direct.
franqueza
Slang Meanings
Excessively sincere, sometimes hurtful.
Sometimes being so frank is not the best.
A veces ser tan franco no es lo mejor.
Free from any ties.
Being free means enjoying life without worries.
Estar franco significa disfrutar de la vida sin preocupaciones.