Honestamente (en. Honestly)

/o.ne.staˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Action of expressing thoughts or actions with sincerity.

Honestly, I don't think it's a good idea.

Honestamente, no creo que sea una buena idea.

A way of speaking that reflects the truth without embellishments.

He expressed his feelings honestly.

Él se expresó honestamente sobre sus sentimientos.

Clear assertion without fear of consequences.

Honestly, the situation is serious.

Honestamente, la situación es grave.

From the Latin 'honestus', meaning honorable, and the suffix -mente indicating manner.

honestly speaking

a way to introduce a sincere statement.

honestamente hablando

to say things honestly

to express opinions or feelings openly.

decir las cosas honestamente

to be honest

to act with sincerity and truth.

ser honesto

honesty

Quality of being honest.

honestidad

honest

One who acts with honesty.

honesto

sincerity

Quality of being sincere.

sinceridad

To be clear

Honestly, to be clear, I disagree.

Honestamente, para ser claros, no estoy de acuerdo.

Truth be told

Honestly, truth be told, I don’t like that.

Honestamente, la verdad sea dicha, no me gusta eso.