Sincere
Spanish Translation
Part of Speech
- adjective
Word Forms
- sincerely
- sincerity
Etymology
From Latin 'sincerus' meaning 'pure, clean, unmixed'.
Del latín 'sincerus' que significa 'puro, limpio, sin mezclar'.
Meanings
Free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest.
Libre de engaño, hipocresía o falsedad; serio.
His sincere apology touched her heart.
Su sincera disculpa le tocó el corazón.
Example Sentences
I appreciate your sincere concern for my well-being.
Agradezco su sincera preocupación por mi bienestar.
She gave a sincere compliment to her friend.
Ella le dio un cumplido sincero a su amiga.
The politician's speech didn't sound very sincere.
El discurso del político no sonó muy sincero.
Phrases
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to be sincereser sincero
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in all sinceritycon toda sinceridad
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a sincere friendun amigo sincero
Idioms
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From the bottom of one's heart (similar to sincere)Desde el fondo del corazón
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Mean what you say (related to sincerity)Significar lo que dices
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Honest to goodness (emphasizing sincerity)Honestamente
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Keep it real (sincerity in actions)Mantenerlo real
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Speak your mind (express sincerity)Decir lo que piensas
Proverbs
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Honesty is the best policy (relates to sincerity)La honestidad es la mejor política
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A good name is better than riches (sincerity builds reputation)Más vale buen nombre que riquezas
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Actions speak louder than words (sincerity through actions)Las acciones hablan más que las palabras
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What you see is what you get (relates to sincerity)Lo que ves es lo que hay
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Truth will out (eventually sincerity prevails)La verdad siempre sale a la luz
Usage Notes
Sincere is often used to describe emotions, apologies, compliments, and efforts.
Sincero se usa a menudo para describir emociones, disculpas, cumplidos y esfuerzos.
Notes for Learners
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Pay attention to the context when using 'sincere' to avoid sounding artificial.
Presta atención al contexto cuando uses 'sincero' para evitar sonar artificial.
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Practice using 'sincere' with different nouns to expand your vocabulary.
Practica usar 'sincero' con diferentes sustantivos para ampliar tu vocabulario.
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Try to identify 'sincere' and 'insincere' behaviors in real-life situations.
Intenta identificar comportamientos 'sinceros' e 'insinceros' en situaciones de la vida real.
Collocations
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sincere apologydisculpa sincera
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sincere gratitudegratitud sincera
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sincere effortesfuerzo sincero
Common Mistakes
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Using 'sincere' in a situation that requires a more specific adjective.
Usar 'sincero' en una situación que requiere un adjetivo más específico.
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Confusing 'sincere' with similar-sounding but different words.
Confundir 'sincero' con palabras de sonido similar pero diferentes.
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Overusing 'sincere', making it lose its impact.
El uso excesivo de 'sincero' hace que pierda su impacto.
Learning Tips
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Use 'sincere' to express genuine feelings and intentions.
Usa 'sincero' para expresar sentimientos e intenciones genuinas.
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Practice writing sincere apologies in different scenarios.
Practica escribir disculpas sinceras en diferentes escenarios.
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Learn to differentiate between sincere and insincere communication.
Aprende a diferenciar entre comunicación sincera e insincera.