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straightforward

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/]
adjective
direto
1. honest, frank, and sincere; without deception or evasion
He gave a straightforward answer to the question.
Ele deu uma resposta direta à pergunta.
2. easy to understand or do; not complicated
The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow.
As instruções são diretas e fáceis de seguir.
3. moving or proceeding in a direct course without deviation
Take a straightforward path down the road.
Siga um caminho direto pela estrada.
NYC Slang
straight up
Synonyms
directhonestfrankcandidsimpleuncomplicatedclear
Antonyms
complicateddeviousevasivedishonestambiguousconvoluted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direto
most common usage
General Brazilian
franco
when referring to honesty/frankness
Portugal
franco
preferred for honesty context
Portugal
direto
also used for simplicity/clarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

straightforward as an arrow
to be straightforward with someone
in a straightforward manner
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