sincero

sincere / honest

Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation

/sinˈθeɾo/

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Cultural Note

Sinceridad (sincerity) is a highly valued trait in Spanish-speaking relationships. The phrase 'para ser sincero/a' (to be honest) is a very common conversation opener before sharing a difficult truth. In Spain, people pride themselves on being 'sinceros' even when it means being blunt — directness is often preferred over diplomatic vagueness.

📝 Example Sentences

Sé sincero conmigo, ¿qué piensas?

Be honest with me, what do you think?

Fue una disculpa sincera.

It was a sincere apology.

Prefiero una verdad dolorosa a una mentira sincera.

I prefer a painful truth to a sincere lie.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine sincera
masculine sincero
feminine_plural sinceras
masculine_plural sinceros

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