B1 Expression Neutral

Sin rodeos

Without beating around the bush

Meaning

Speaking directly and frankly, without unnecessary evasions.

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Cultural Background

In business, 'sin rodeos' is appreciated as a sign of respect for time. Argentines value directness; 'sin rodeos' is very common in daily speech.

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Tone matters

Being 'sin rodeos' can sound harsh. Soften your tone of voice to ensure you sound honest, not angry.

Meaning

Speaking directly and frankly, without unnecessary evasions.

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Tone matters

Being 'sin rodeos' can sound harsh. Soften your tone of voice to ensure you sound honest, not angry.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Por favor, dime la verdad ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sin rodeos

The phrase is 'sin rodeos' (without detours).

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Por favor, dime la verdad ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sin rodeos

The phrase is 'sin rodeos' (without detours).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the context. If you are in a meeting, it is professional. If you are at a funeral, it is rude.

Related Phrases

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Ir al grano

synonym

To get to the point

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