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honestamente

[o.nes.ta.ˈmen.tə (Brazil) / o.nɛʃ.ta.ˈmẽ.tə (Portugal)]
adverb
honestly
1. in a truthful and sincere manner; with honesty
Honestly, I don't know what to do.
Honestamente, não sei o que fazer.
2. used as a discourse marker to emphasize sincerity or introduce a candid statement
Honestly, this is the best pizza I've ever had.
Honestamente, esta é a melhor pizza que já comi.
3. fairly or justly; in an upright manner
He earned his wealth honestly through hard work.
Ele conquistou sua riqueza honestamente através do trabalho duro.
NYC Slang
for real, straight up, no cap
Synonyms
sinceramentefrancamenteverdadeiramentelegalmente
Antonyms
desonestamentefalsamentefraudulentamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
honestamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
honestamente
standard usage throughout Portugal
Brazil (informal)
de verdade
colloquial alternative meaning 'for real' or 'truly'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser honesto consigo mesmo (to be honest with oneself)
honestamente falando (honestly speaking)
para ser honesto (to be honest)
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