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francamente

FRAHN-kah-MEHN-tay/fɾaŋkaˈmente/

“francamente” means “frankly” in Spanish (to be honest).

frankly, honestly

Also: candidly
A figure gently holding a stylized mask away from their face, revealing a clear, open expression underneath, symbolizing honesty.

📝 In Action

Francamente, creo que la película fue aburrida.

A2

Frankly, I think the movie was boring.

Dime francamente lo que piensas de mi idea, no quiero mentiras.

B1

Tell me honestly what you think of my idea; I don't want lies.

Para ser sincero, francamente no esperaba un resultado tan bueno.

B2

To be sincere, honestly I didn't expect such a good result.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Hablando francamente – Frankly speaking
  • Decir francamente – To say frankly

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "francamente" in Spanish:

candidly→frankly→honestly→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: francamente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence best uses 'francamente' to express a clear, honest opinion?

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👥 Word Family▼
franco(frank, sincere) — Adjective
franqueza(frankness, sincerity) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Formed in Spanish by adding the common adverbial ending '-mente' (which means 'mind' or 'manner') to the adjective 'franco' (frank, free). The word 'franco' itself comes from the name of the Franks, a Germanic tribe, who were historically given certain freedoms.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (similar adverbs derived from Latin *mens, mentis* were common)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: francamenteFrench: franchement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'francamente' the same as 'honestly' in English?

Yes, they are almost perfect equivalents. You use 'francamente' when you want to emphasize that you are speaking without holding back, even if your opinion is difficult or unpopular.

Can I use 'para ser franco' instead of 'francamente'?

Absolutely! 'Para ser franco/a' (To be frank/honest) is a very common phrase used to introduce the same kind of sincere statement. 'Francamente' is just the single-word version.