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frankly

[/ˈfræŋkli/]
adverb
francamente
1. in a frank, honest, or candid manner; with sincere and straightforward speech
Frankly, I don't think that's a good idea.
Francamente, eu não acho que seja uma boa ideia.
2. used to introduce a statement that is honest but may be blunt or unpleasant
Frankly speaking, your presentation needs improvement.
Falando francamente, sua apresentação precisa de melhorias.
NYC Slang
straight up
Synonyms
honestlycandidlyplainlybluntlyopenly
Antonyms
dishonestlyinsincerelydeceptively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
francamente
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
francamente
standard usage, sometimes with emphasis
São Paulo
francamente
formal and standard business usage
Portugal
francamente
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be frank
frankly speaking
to put it frankly
frank and honest
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