onesto
honest, fair
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/oˈnɛsto/
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Cultural Note
'Onesto' carries particular weight in Italian culture, where trust and personal reputation are highly valued. 'Ad essere onesto/a' (to be honest) is a very common conversation opener. The word also extends to fairness in business — 'un prezzo onesto' means a fair, reasonable price. Honesty is considered a cornerstone of 'una bella persona' (a good person).
📝 Example Sentences
È una persona onesta, puoi fidarti di lui.
He's an honest person, you can trust him.
Ad essere onesta, non mi è piaciuto.
To be honest, I didn't like it.
Un prezzo onesto per un buon prodotto.
A fair price for a good product.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | oneste |
| masculine_plural | onesti |
| feminine_singular | onesta |
| masculine_singular | onesto |