sincero
adjectiveUpper-intermediate
What does “sincero” mean in English?
sincere — genuinely felt or expressed; not pretending or deceptive
sincere — genuinely felt or expressed; not pretending or deceptive (persona sincera, reconocimiento sincero)
Example sentences
Siempre es muy sincera en sus opiniones.
She is always very sincere in her opinions.
Para ser sincero, no me gustó la película.
To be honest, I did not like the film.
Su respuesta fue directa y sincera.
His response was direct and sincere.
How to use it
'Sincero/a' means sincere or honest. Used with ser for a character trait. The adverb is 'sinceramente'; the noun is 'sinceridad'. Key phrase: 'para ser sincero/a' (to be honest/sincere). Distinguish from 'honesto' (honest in conduct) and 'veraz' (truthful in statements).
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'sincero' (genuine/heartfelt) with 'honesto' (honest in dealings) — 'sincero' focuses on emotional authenticity.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones: actitud y carácter.