francamente
frankly / honestly
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/frankaˈmente/
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Cultural Note
Beginning a sentence with 'francamente' signals that the speaker is about to deliver an honest, possibly uncomfortable truth. This directness is generally appreciated in Italian communication, where beating around the bush (menare il can per l'aia) is often frowned upon.
📝 Example Sentences
Francamente, non so cosa dirti.
Frankly, I don't know what to tell you.
Ti parlo francamente perché ti rispetto.
I speak to you frankly because I respect you.
Francamente, non me lo aspettavo.
Honestly, I didn't expect it.