sincero
sincere / honest
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sĩˈsɛɾu/
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Cultural Note
Sincerity (sinceridade) is highly valued in Portuguese-speaking cultures. The expression 'para ser sincero' (to be honest) is commonly used to preface frank statements. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sincerão/sincerona' describes someone who is brutally honest, sometimes to the point of being blunt.
📝 Example Sentences
Sê sincero comigo, por favor.
Be sincere with me, please.
Os meus sentimentos por ti são sinceros.
My feelings for you are sincere.
Uma desculpa sincera resolve muitos problemas.
A sincere apology resolves many problems.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | sinceras |
| masculine_plural | sinceros |
| feminine_singular | sincera |
| masculine_singular | sincero |