frankly

francamente, a dire il vero

Si usa per introdurre un’opinione sincera, soprattutto se critica o diretta.

In inglese semplice: Used to introduce your honest opinion, especially when it is critical or direct.

• Frankly, I am tired.
• I found the whole meeting frankly rather pointless.
• Quite frankly, we expected better service.

Sinonimi: honestly, to be honest, truthfully

Espressioni comuni: quite frankly, frankly speaking

francamente, apertamente

In modo aperto e sincero, anche se la verità può dispiacere a qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: In an open, honest way, even when the truth may upset someone.

• Please speak frankly.
• We talked frankly about our problems.
• She answered frankly when I asked about the cost.

Sinonimi: honestly, openly, candidly

Espressioni comuni: speak frankly, talk frankly, discuss frankly

chiaramente, manifestamente

In modo così evidente da lasciare ben pochi dubbi.

In inglese semplice: To such a clear degree that there can be little doubt.

• The wound was frankly septic.
• The scan revealed a frankly malignant mass.
• By evening, the patient’s symptoms were frankly psychotic.

Sinonimi: clearly, plainly, obviously

Espressioni comuni: frankly septic, frankly malignant