frankly

• Advérbio usado para indicar que quem fala é honesto, direto ou sincero em suas afirmações. Costuma introduzir uma declaração que expressa opinião pessoal ou verdade sem rodeios.

An adverb used to indicate that the speaker is being honest, direct, or candid about what they are saying. It often introduces a statement that expresses a personal opinion or truth without evasion.

1. Honestly or directlyB2formal

   In an open, honest, and direct manner, often used to express a strong opinion.

   Francamente

   • Frankly, I don't think that plan will work.
   • She spoke frankly about her past mistakes.
   • He told me frankly that he was disappointed.

   Sinônimosbluntlycandidlyforthrightlyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antônimoscrypticallydeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

2. To be honestB1informal

   Used as a sentence adverb to introduce a statement that expresses the speaker's true feelings.

   Francamente

   • Frankly, I'm tired of all this arguing.
   • Frankly speaking, the movie was boring.
   • Frankly, I don't care what they think.

   Sinônimoscandidlyhonestlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully