adverb
sinceramente
honestly
De manera honesta y sin intención de engañar; expresando lo que se piensa o se siente de verdad.
Definition & meaning
Sinceramente means “sincerely,” “honestly,” or “frankly.” It can describe doing something genuinely, or introduce a candid opinion.
- Te agradezco sinceramente tu ayuda. — “I sincerely thank you for your help.”
- Sinceramente, no me gusta la idea. — “Honestly, I don’t like the idea.”
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adverb formed from sincera , the feminine form of sincero (“sincere”), plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- honestamente — “honestly”; especially close when introducing a candid opinion.
- francamente — “frankly”; emphasizes directness, sometimes with less concern for politeness.
- de corazón — “from the heart”; emphasizes genuine feeling.
Antonyms
- insinceramente — “insincerely”; without genuine feeling.
- falsamente — “falsely”; emphasizes deception or a lack of truth.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Sinceramente, no esperaba esa reacción de tu parte.adverb
Honestly, I did not expect that reaction from you.
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