honesta
oh-NESS-tah
📝 In Action
Ella es una persona muy honesta y siempre dice la verdad.
A1She is a very honest person and always tells the truth.
Necesitas dar una respuesta honesta a la pregunta del profesor.
A2You need to give an honest answer to the teacher's question.
Su reputación honesta la precede en la comunidad.
B1Her honest reputation precedes her in the community.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'honesta' ends in -a, it is used to describe feminine things (like mujer or opinión). If you were describing a man, you would use 'honesto' (with an -o).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "El jueza es honesta."
Correction: La jueza es honesta. (The adjective must match the feminine noun 'jueza' and the feminine article 'La'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using Ser vs. Estar
You almost always use 'honesta' with the verb ser (to be permanently), as honesty is considered a core, lasting quality of a person: 'Mi hermana es honesta.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: honesta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'honesta'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'honesta' have an 'h' if it's not pronounced?
The 'h' is a remnant from the Latin root (*honestus*). In modern Spanish, the 'h' is silent, but it remains in the spelling as a nod to the word's history.
How do I make 'honesta' plural?
You simply add an 's' to the end: 'honestas'. This form describes multiple feminine things or people (e.g., 'Las mujeres son honestas').