Skip to content

sinceramente

sincerely, honestly

adverb seen-cheh-rah-MEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Sinceramente can introduce a candid opinion (sinceramente, non lo so, 'honestly, I don't know') or modify a verb (ti ringrazio sinceramente, 'I sincerely thank you'). As a sentence opener it functions like English 'to be honest' or 'frankly', softening a direct statement.

Examples

"Sinceramente, non capisco perché l'abbiano fatto."

Natural Translation

Honestly, I don't understand why they did it.

Explore Italian by topic