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How to Say "candid" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcandidis francoB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

franco

adjectiveB1
openly truthful
A storybook illustration showing a child speaking honestly and directly to an adult. A single, straight, bright red line is drawn on the ground connecting the child's feet to the adult's feet, symbolizing directness.

Examples

Para serte franco, no me gustó nada la película.

To be frank with you, I didn't like the movie at all.

Ella es una persona muy franca, siempre dice exactamente lo que piensa.

She is a very candid person; she always says exactly what she thinks.

Adjective Agreement

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'franco' must match the gender and number of the person or thing it describes: 'un hombre franco' (a frank man) vs. 'una mujer franca' (a frank woman).

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