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How to Say "transparency" in Spanish

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transparencia

/trahns-pah-rehn-syah//tɾanspaˈɾensja/

nounB1general
Use this word when referring to the quality of being see-through, like clear water or glass, or when discussing honesty and openness in official matters.
A clear glass pitcher filled with clean water on a plain wooden table.

Examples

Los ciudadanos exigen más transparencia al gobierno.

Citizens demand more transparency from the government.

La transparencia del agua en esta playa es increíble.

The transparency of the water on this beach is incredible.

El cristal ha perdido su transparencia con los años.

The glass has lost its clearness over the years.

Puedes ajustar la transparencia de la imagen en el menú.

You can adjust the image transparency in the menu.

Always Feminine

This word ends in -encia, which is a big hint that it's feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Using 'en' or 'de'

You can use 'transparencia en' to talk about a field (transparencia en la política) or 'transparencia de' to talk about an owner (la transparencia del proceso).

Gender confusion

Mistake: “El transparencia es importante.”

Correction: La transparencia es importante. (Because words ending in -encia are almost always feminine).

Confusing with 'clear'

Mistake: “El gobierno necesita claridad.”

Correction: While 'claridad' means clarity, when talking about politics and honesty, 'transparencia' is the much more common and specific term.

claridad

klah-ree-DAHD/kla.riˈðað/

nounA2general
Use this word when you mean clearness or brightness, often referring to light or the visibility through something like water or glass, but not necessarily its see-through property.
A high-quality illustration of a single, massive, brilliant white light source radiating intense golden rays outward, set against a deep, dark background.

Examples

La claridad de la luna iluminaba el camino.

The brightness of the moon illuminated the path.

Asegúrate de que la ventana tenga claridad total.

Make sure the window has total transparency (is completely clear).

Feminine Noun

Since 'claridad' is a feminine noun, you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la claridad', 'mucha claridad').

Confusing 'transparencia' with 'claridad'

Learners often confuse 'transparencia' and 'claridad' when talking about see-through objects. Remember, 'transparencia' specifically means being able to see through something, while 'claridad' focuses more on the clearness or brightness.

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