sincero
sincere / honest
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/sinˈtʃɛːro/
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Cultural Note
Sincerity (sincerità) is highly valued in Italian personal relationships. 'Ad essere sincero/a...' (to be honest...) is a common way to introduce a frank opinion. Italians generally prefer direct, sincere communication over diplomatic hedging.
📝 Example Sentences
Sii sincero con me.
Be sincere with me.
Le sue scuse sembravano sincere.
His apologies seemed sincere.
Una persona sincera è sempre rispettata.
A sincere person is always respected.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | sincere |
| masculine_plural | sinceri |
| feminine_singular | sincera |
| masculine_singular | sincero |