reply sincerely

[/rɪˈplaɪ ˈsɪnsɪrli/]
verb phrase
responder sinceramente
1. to answer or respond to someone in an honest, genuine, and truthful manner without deception or pretense
When asked about his mistakes, he decided to reply sincerely rather than make excuses.
Quando questionado sobre seus erros, ele decidiu responder sinceramente em vez de fazer desculpas.
2. to give a heartfelt or emotionally honest answer to a question or statement
She asked him how he truly felt, and he chose to reply sincerely from the heart.
Ela perguntou como ele realmente se sentia, e ele escolheu responder sinceramente do coração.
In Brazilian culture, sinceridade (sincerity) is highly valued in personal relationships and communication. Replying sincerely demonstrates respect and trustworthiness. In American contexts, especially in professional settings, replying sincerely is seen as a sign of integrity and authenticity, valued in corporate environments and personal relationships alike.
NYC Slang
keep it real / keep it 100 / shoot straight
Synonyms / Sinônimos
answer honestlyrespond truthfullyreply truthfullyanswer genuinelyrespond authentically
Antonyms / Antônimos
reply dishonestlyanswer falselyrespond deceptivelyreply insincerelygive a false answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
responder sinceramente
standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
responder com sinceridade
slightly more colloquial variation
São Paulo
responder sinceramente / responder com honestidade
business and formal contexts prefer this phrasing
Portugal
responder sinceramente / responder com sinceridade
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

sincerityhonestyauthenticitytruthfulnesscandor

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the heart
to be straight with someone
to tell it like it is
to come clean
to lay it on the line
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