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.