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"Honrado" is an adjective which is often translated as "honest", and "honesto" is an adjective which is also often translated as "honest". Learn more about the difference between "honrado" and "honesto" below.
honrado(
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rrah
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (upright)
a. honest
Demostró que era honrado al devolver el dinero que encontró.He proved that he was honest by returning the money he found.
2. (decent)
a. honorable (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Soy una persona honrada y nunca haría trampa.I am an honorable person and would never cheat.
b. honourable (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Si fuera usted una persona honrada, dimitiría.If you were an honourable person, you would resign.
honesto(
oh
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nehs
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (upright)
a. honest
Los ciudadanos esperan que los políticos sean honestos.Citizens expect politicians to be honest.
b. honorable (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Era un hombre honesto. Tenía plena confianza en él.He was an honorable man. I trusted him completely.
c. honourable (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Creo que devolver el dinero que encontró fue la manera más honesta de proceder.I think giving back the money he found was the most honourable thing to do.
d. decent
Te aconsejo hacer lo que es honesto y devolver el dinero.I advise you to do the decent thing and give the money back.
