Transparencia (en. Transparency)

/trans-pa-'ren-thja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of allowing light to pass through and enabling seeing through something.
The transparency of the water in the lake is impressive.
La transparencia del agua en el lago es impresionante.
Clarity and clearness in communication and decisions.
Transparency in public management is essential for citizen trust.
La transparencia en la gestión pública es fundamental para la confianza ciudadana.
Condition of being free from obstructions that hinder vision.
Glass has great transparency, allowing for perfect visibility.
El vidrio tiene una gran transparencia, lo que permite ver perfectamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'transparens', which means 'that allows passage through itself.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to provide transparency
to provide clarity and understanding about a situation.
dar transparencia
to promote transparency
to promote practices that allow for clarity in processes and decisions.
fomentar la transparencia
to create transparency
to establish conditions for information to be accessible and clear.
crear transparencia

Related Words

clear
that is easy to understand or presents no doubts.
claro
light
visible radiation that allows for vision.
luz
visibility
ability to be seen or perceived.
visibilidad

Slang Meanings

To be honest or direct in communication.
It is important to be transparent in relationships to avoid misunderstandings.
Es importante ser transparencia en las relaciones para evitar malentendidos.
Ease in demonstrating evidence in a debate.
His transparency in the argument made him very convincing.
Su transparencia en el argumento lo hizo muy convincente.