← Back to Fala2Me

candid

[/ˈkændɪd/]
adjective
franco
1. honest, frank, and straightforward in expression; truthful
She gave a candid assessment of the situation.
Ela fez uma avaliação franca da situação.
2. of a photograph taken informally without the subject's knowledge or preparation
The photographer captured a candid moment at the wedding.
O fotógrafo capturou um momento espontâneo no casamento.
3. informal and relaxed; unposed
candid conversation between friends
uma conversa descontraída entre amigos
NYC Slang
keeping it real
Synonyms
frankhonestforthrightsincerestraightforwardblunt
Antonyms
dishonestevasivesecretivedeceptiveinsincere

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
franco
most common usage
General Brazilian
sincero
alternative for honesty aspect
Portugal
franco
standard usage
Portugal
espontâneo
for informal/unposed contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

candid camera
off the record and candid
a candid heart speaks truth
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →