frank recommendation

[/fræŋk ˌrekəˈmeɪʃən/]

noun phrasepl: frank recommendations

recomendação franca

1. An honest, direct, and candid suggestion or endorsement given without holding back or concealing one's true opinion

The manager gave a frank recommendation that the project should be abandoned due to budget constraints.

O gerente deu uma recomendação franca de que o projeto deveria ser abandonado devido às limitações de orçamento.

2. Sincere advice or endorsement characterized by openness and lack of pretense

In my frank recommendation, you should pursue further education before starting your business.

Na minha recomendação franca, você deveria buscar mais educação antes de iniciar seu negócio.

NYC Slang

straight-up recommendation / real talk recommendation

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

recomendação franca

standard usage in business and professional contexts

São Paulo

recomendação sincera/direta

often used interchangeably with 'franca'

Portugal

recomendação honesta

sometimes preferred over 'franca' in contemporary usage

to give someone a frank recommendation

in my frank recommendation

frank recommendations are appreciated

speak frankly / give frank advice

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