honestos
“honestos” means “honest” in Spanish (referring to a group of people or plural things).
honest
Also: truthful, decent
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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.
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Words that translate to "honestos" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: honestos
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Which group would you describe as 'honestos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'honestus', which originally meant 'honorable' or 'full of honor.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.