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 |