Honestos (en. Honest)

/ones.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to the quality of being honest.
He is an honest person who always tells the truth.
Es una persona honesta que siempre dice la verdad.
One who does not deceive or defraud.
In his business, he has always been honest with his clients.
En su negocio, siempre ha sido honesto con sus clientes.
One who acts with integrity and moral rectitude.
He made an honest campaign policy in his election campaign.
Hizo una política honesta en su campaña electoral.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'honestus', meaning 'honorable, worthy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be honest
To act with sincerity and integrity.
ser honesto
honest until the end
To maintain honesty under all circumstances.
honesto hasta el final
to speak with honesty
To express the truth without deceit.
hablar con honestidad

Related Words

honesty
Quality of being honest.
honestidad
honor
Respect and recognition given to a person for their good deeds.
honor
integrity
Quality of being integral, consistent between what is said and done.
integridad

Slang Meanings

To be a good guy.
That guy is a good guy, always honest.
Ese chico es un buen tipo, siempre honesto.
Not to play both sides.
In this company, no one plays both sides, everyone is honest.
En esta empresa, nadie juega con doble juego, todos son honestos.