to be honest

para ser sincero, sinceramente

Se usa para dar tu opinión sincera, sobre todo si puede sorprender o decepcionar.

En inglés sencillo: You use this to introduce your real opinion, especially when it may surprise or disappoint someone.

• To be honest, I don't like it.
• I was rather disappointed, to be honest.
• To be honest with you, I'd prefer to stay home.

Cómo se usa: to be honest with someone, … (To be honest with you, I expected more.)

Sinónimos: frankly, honestly, to tell the truth

Expresiones frecuentes: to be honest with someone, to be honest I

ser honesto, ser sincero

Decir la verdad y actuar sin mentir ni engañar.

En inglés sencillo: To tell the truth and avoid lying or cheating.

• I try to be honest.
• She promised to be honest about the money.
• It is important to be honest with your friends.

Cómo se usa: to be honest with someone about something (I promised to be honest with her about my mistakes.)

Sinónimos: to tell the truth, to be truthful

Antónimos: to lie

Expresiones frecuentes: try to be honest, to be honest about something, to be honest with someone