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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.
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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
Good to knowSer honesto/a praises trustworthiness in Latin American workplaces and friendships. Para ser honesto/a softens frank opinions. Honesty also links to la honestidad.
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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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