Significado
To speak very directly and frankly, without hesitation.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, this is used quite frequently in casual conversation to praise someone's authenticity. In Mexico, it is also common, but people might also use 'ser muy directo' to avoid sounding too aggressive. Argentines value directness and often use this to describe people who are 'sinceros' (sincere).
Use it to praise
Use this phrase when you want to compliment someone for being brave enough to tell the truth.
Context matters
Don't say this to your boss unless you are very close; it might sound like you don't care about being polite.
Significado
To speak very directly and frankly, without hesitation.
Use it to praise
Use this phrase when you want to compliment someone for being brave enough to tell the truth.
Context matters
Don't say this to your boss unless you are very close; it might sound like you don't care about being polite.
Ponte a prueba
Select the correct way to say someone is very direct.
Juan siempre dice lo que piensa. Él...
The idiom requires the negative to mean 'direct'.
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The idiom requires the negative to mean 'direct'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasIt depends on the context. It can be a compliment or a warning about someone's bluntness.
Better to avoid it. Use 'soy muy directo' instead.
Frases relacionadas
Ir al grano
similarTo get to the point
Decir las cosas claras
similarTo say things clearly
