honestos
oh-NEHS-tohs
📝 In Action
Ellos son hombres muy honestos.
A1They are very honest men.
Necesitamos resultados honestos para el proyecto.
B1We need honest results for the project.
Fueron honestos sobre lo que pasó ayer.
A2They were truthful about what happened yesterday.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Ending
In Spanish, describing words must match the group they describe. The '-os' ending tells us this word is describing a group of males or a mixed group of males and females.
Plurality
Since this word ends in '-os', it is always used for more than one person or thing. For just one male, you would use 'honesto'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'honestos' for all-female groups
Mistake: "Las niñas son honestos."
Correction: Las niñas son honestas. Use the '-as' ending when describing a group that is 100% female.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Para ser honestos' trick
Use 'Para ser honestos' at the start of a sentence to say 'To be honest' when speaking for a group.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: honestos
Question 1 of 1
Which group would you describe as 'honestos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'honestos' be used for inanimate objects?
Yes! You can describe things like 'precios honestos' (honest/fair prices) or 'trabajos honestos' (honest jobs).
Does 'honestos' always mean telling the truth?
Mostly, but it can also mean 'decent' or 'fair' depending on whether you are talking about a person's character or a situation like a business deal.