abiertamente
“abiertamente” means “openly” in Spanish (without hiding anything).
openly, frankly
Also: publicly, candidly
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Ella habla abiertamente de sus problemas.
A2She talks openly about her problems.
El director admitió abiertamente que cometió un error.
B1The director openly admitted that he made a mistake.
Muchos ciudadanos se opusieron abiertamente a la nueva ley.
B2Many citizens openly opposed the new law.
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Quick Quiz: abiertamente
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the best translation for 'He spoke openly about his life'?
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Formed by combining the Spanish adjective 'abierta' (open) with the suffix '-mente' (manner/mind), originating from the Latin 'aperta mente' meaning 'with an open mind'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'abiertamente' formal or informal?
It is neutral! You can use it with your friends when talking about feelings, or in a business meeting when discussing company transparency.
Can I use 'abierto' instead of 'abiertamente'?
No. 'Abierto' describes a thing (like a door) or a person (being an open person), while 'abiertamente' describes how an action is performed.
Does it always mean 'without secrets'?
Usually, yes. It implies that there is no attempt to hide the truth or the action from others.