Francos (en. Franks)

ˈfɾaŋkos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Money or goods without the increase of taxes.
The seller offered frank products without adding taxes.
El vendedor ofreció productos francos sin añadir impuestos.
Places or countries that do not require customs fees.
I bought products in a free trade zone.
Compré productos en una zona franca.
adjective
It refers to something that is not limited or restricted.
The agreement is for open access to information.
El acuerdo es de acceso franco a la información.
Guidance or conduct that is honest and direct.
I prefer to have a frank conversation about the problem.
Prefiero tener una conversación franca sobre el problema.

Etymology

From Latin 'francus', meaning 'free'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do it frankly
To perform an action with total honesty.
hacerlo de forma franca
to have an open relationship
To maintain open and sincere communication.
tener una relación franca

Related Words

franchise
The right that a franchisor grants to a franchisee to operate their brand.
franquicia
frank
Someone who is direct and clear in their expressions.
franco

Slang Meanings

Clean money, with no accounts to settle.
What I earned this month is clear money, with nothing to declare.
Lo que ganó este mes son francos, sin nada que declarar.
A very clear deal, without complications.
The agreement was frank, with no fine print.
El acuerdo fue franco, sin letras chicas.