be candid

[bi ˈkændɪd]

verb phrase

ser franco/honesto; falar com franqueza

1. to speak truthfully and openly; to be honest and direct in expression

To be candid, I don't think that's a good idea.

Para ser franco, não acho que seja uma boa ideia.

2. to express one's true thoughts or feelings without pretense or reservation

If I'm being candid with you, the project has serious problems.

Se estou sendo honesto com você, o projeto tem problemas graves.

NYC Slang

keep it real; be straight up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser franco; ser honesto; falar com franqueza

Common and widely used

São Paulo

ser franco; ser sincero

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

ser franco; ser honesto

Standard usage

Portugal

ser franco; ser honesto; falar abertamente

Equivalent expressions used

to be frank

in all honesty

to be honest with you

let me be frank

speaking frankly

to lay one's cards on the table

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