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sincera

seen-SEH-rah/sinˈseɾa/

sincera means sincere in Spanish (honest and truthful).

sincere, honest

Also: genuine, frank
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Mi amiga siempre es sincera, nunca me miente.

A2

My friend is always sincere (honest); she never lies to me.

Dio una respuesta sincera sobre por qué no pudo venir a la fiesta.

B1

She gave an honest answer about why she couldn't come to the party.

Aprecio tu opinión sincera, aunque sea difícil de escuchar.

B2

I appreciate your frank opinion, even if it's hard to hear.

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Common Collocations

  • una persona sinceraa sincere person
  • ser sincerato be sincere/honest

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Words that translate to "sincera" in Spanish:

frank

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Comes from the Latin word *sincerus*, which originally meant 'clean,' 'pure,' or 'unmixed.' Over time, it evolved to describe a purity or truthfulness in character.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: sinceraPortuguese: 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).