B1 Expression Neutral

Para ser honesto/a.

To be honest.

Meaning

Introducing a sincere or candid opinion.

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Cultural Background

Brazilians value social harmony. This phrase is often used to soften a 'no'.

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Gender check

Always pause for a millisecond to check your gender agreement.

Meaning

Introducing a sincere or candid opinion.

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Gender check

Always pause for a millisecond to check your gender agreement.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct gender.

___ (Eu sou mulher), para ser ____, não quero ir.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: honesta

Since the speaker is female, use the feminine form.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct gender. Fill Blank A2

___ (Eu sou mulher), para ser ____, não quero ir.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: honesta

Since the speaker is female, use the feminine form.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's polite.

Related Phrases

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Para falar a verdade

synonym

To tell the truth

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