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To speak or act with complete honesty and openness; genuinely.
문화적 배경
In Spain, directness is highly valued. Using 'con toda sinceridad' is often a way to double down on a point rather than to apologize for it. Mexican culture often prioritizes 'cortesía'. Using this phrase signals that the speaker is temporarily setting aside social niceties for a deeper truth. Argentines are known for being very expressive and direct about their feelings. 'Con toda sinceridad' is common in both intellectual and emotional debates. Colombian Spanish is often very formal and polite. This phrase fits perfectly into the consultative register used in Colombian business and social life.
Use it for weight
Use this phrase when you want to make sure the other person is really listening to your core truth.
Check the gender
Never say 'con todo sinceridad'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
뜻
To speak or act with complete honesty and openness; genuinely.
Use it for weight
Use this phrase when you want to make sure the other person is really listening to your core truth.
Check the gender
Never say 'con todo sinceridad'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
The 'But' Sandwich
It's often followed by 'pero' (but) when giving criticism: 'Con toda sinceridad, me gusta tu idea, pero...'
Regional sounds
Remember to adjust your pronunciation of the 'c' in 'sinceridad' depending on if you are in Madrid or Mexico City!
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
__________, no creo que debamos comprar ese coche ahora.
'Sinceridad' is feminine, so we use 'toda', and the correct preposition is 'con'.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'con toda sinceridad'?
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used for serious, high-stakes honesty, especially when giving feedback.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: ¿Te gusta mi nuevo corte de pelo? Luis: __________, creo que el anterior te quedaba mejor.
Luis is about to give a potentially difficult but honest opinion.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the most accurate translations for each register.
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시각 학습 자료
Sinceramente vs. Con toda sinceridad
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제__________, no creo que debamos comprar ese coche ahora.
'Sinceridad' is feminine, so we use 'toda', and the correct preposition is 'con'.
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used for serious, high-stakes honesty, especially when giving feedback.
Ana: ¿Te gusta mi nuevo corte de pelo? Luis: __________, creo que el anterior te quedaba mejor.
Luis is about to give a potentially difficult but honest opinion.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the most accurate translations for each register.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's not too formal, but it is 'serious'. Use it with friends when discussing life, problems, or deep feelings, not for what to eat for lunch.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Con toda' is the standard idiomatic expression.
'La verdad' is like 'actually' or 'to be honest' in casual talk. 'Con toda sinceridad' is like 'In all honesty' in a serious talk.
It can if you follow it with a mean comment. Use it to be helpful or genuine, not to be a 'brutally honest' jerk.
Yes, it's very common in business meetings to preface concerns or disagreements politely.
Very softly. It's almost like a whisper of a 'th' sound. Some dialects drop it entirely.
Absolutely. It's great for cover letters or professional follow-ups.
Always 'toda' because 'sinceridad' is feminine.
'Hablando en plata' is a good idiomatic equivalent in Spain.
'La neta' is the most common way to say 'the truth' or 'honestly'.
관련 표현
Sinceramente
synonymSincerely / Honestly
Para serte franco
similarTo be frank with you
Hablando en plata
similarSpeaking plainly
Con el corazón en la mano
builds onWith my heart in my hand
A decir verdad
similarTo tell the truth
