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"Honest" in Spanish: honesto/a
honesto/a
Honest in Spanish is honesto or honesta. Él es honesto. Ella es honesta. The plurals are honestos and honestas. Use ser for character.
Job reference
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How to pronounce honesto/a
Say it
oh-NEHS-toh / oh-NEHS-tah
/o.ˈnes.to/, /o.ˈnes.ta/
oh-NEHS-toh / oh-NEHS-tah. Stress NEHS. Soft h is silent.
"Honest" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| honesto | honest (masc.) Character with ser. | Character with ser. |
| honesta | honest (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| ser honesto/a | to be honest About character or frank talk. | About character or frank talk. |
| respuesta honesta | honest answer Agree with the noun. | Agree with the noun. |
How to use honesto/a in real life
- 1Job reference
Él es un hombre honesto.
He is an honest man.
Honesto with hombre.
- 2About a coworker
Ana es honesta en el trabajo.
Ana is honest at work.
Honesta agrees with Ana.
- 3Asking for truth
Quiero una respuesta honesta.
I want an honest answer.
Honesta agrees with respuesta.
Mistakes English speakers make with honesto/a
Incorrect: Ella es honesto.
Correct: Ella es honesta.
Agree gender: honesta with ella.
Incorrect: Ellos son honesta.
Correct: Ellos son honestos.
Use masculine plural honestos for a mixed or male group.
Good to know
Ser honesto/a praises trustworthiness in Latin American workplaces and friendships. Para ser honesto/a softens frank opinions. Honesty also links to la honestidad.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a reliable roommate
ChatPal
¿Crees que Marcos es honesto?
Do you think Marcos is honest?
You
Sí. Es muy honesto con el dinero.
Yes. He's very honest with money.
ChatPal
Bien. Necesitamos a alguien honesto.
Good. We need someone honest.
You
Entonces hablamos con él hoy.
Then we'll talk with him today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Honest" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Honesto (m.), honesta (f.), plurals honestos / honestas.
Ser or estar?
Ser honesto for character. Estar is rarely used this way.
How do I say to be honest…?
Para ser honesto / Para ser honesta…
What is the noun?
La honestidad.
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