honestly

• Adverbio que indica que algo se hace o se dice de manera veraz y sincera, sin engaños ni falsedad. También se usa como palabra introductoria para expresar la opinión o confesión genuina del hablante, o para enfatizar que se está diciendo la verdad.

An adverb used to emphasize truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness in speech. It can modify a verb to mean 'in an honest manner' or be used as a sentence adverb to express the speaker's genuine opinion or admission.

1. Truthfully or sincerelyA2formal

   In a truthful, sincere, and straightforward manner.

   Honestamente, con sinceridad

   • She answered the question honestly.
   • He honestly admitted his mistake.
   • Please speak honestly about your feelings.

   Sinónimoscandidlyforthrightlyfranklygenuinelyopenlyplainlyreallysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antónimosdeceitfullydishonestlyfalselyhypocriticallyinsincerely

2. Used for emphasisB1informal

   Used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, often expressing frustration or surprise.

   Honestamente (para enfatizar)

   • Honestly, I don't know what happened.
   • I honestly thought you would be here earlier.
   • Honestly, this is the best pizza I've ever had.

   Sinónimosactuallyfranklyindeedreallyseriouslytruly