sincera
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Mi amiga siempre es sincera, nunca me miente.
A2My friend is always sincere (honest); she never lies to me.
Dio una respuesta sincera sobre por qué no pudo venir a la fiesta.
B1She gave an honest answer about why she couldn't come to the party.
Aprecio tu opinión sincera, aunque sea difícil de escuchar.
B2I appreciate your frank opinion, even if it's hard to hear.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'sincera' ends in '-a', it is the feminine form. You must use it when describing a feminine noun, like 'la mujer' (the woman) or 'la opinión' (the opinion).
Forms of 'Sincere'
The base word is 'sincero'. Remember to change the ending: 'sincero' (masc. singular), 'sincera' (fem. singular), 'sinceros' (masc. plural), and 'sinceras' (fem. plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "La profesora es *sincero*."
Correction: La profesora es *sincera*. (The noun 'profesora' is feminine, so the adjective must match.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Ser
In Spanish, we almost always use the verb 'ser' (to be) with 'sincera' because sincerity is considered a permanent trait of a person or thing.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sincera
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'sincera'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sincero' and 'sincera'?
'Sincero' is used to describe masculine people or things (e.g., 'el hombre sincero'). 'Sincera' is used to describe feminine people or things (e.g., 'la mujer sincera'). They both mean 'sincere' or 'honest'.
Can I use 'sincera' to describe an object, not just a person?
Yes! You can describe any feminine noun. For example, 'una disculpa sincera' (a sincere apology) or 'una amistad sincera' (a sincere friendship).