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candid and Spanish cándido
In English
candid
frank / straightforward
In Spanish
cándido
ingenuo
Spanish "cándido" means: naive
Why they get mixed up Spanish "cándido" describes someone naive, innocent, or easily fooled. English "candid" means direct, honest, and straightforward. It's not naivety, it's deliberate, conscious sincerity.
If you want to say...
- candidfranco o sincero
- naiveingenuo o cándido
- candid photofoto espontánea
Examples
She gave a candid answer.
Dio una respuesta franca.
Let me be candid with you.
Déjame ser sincero contigo.
I appreciate your candid opinion.
Agradezco tu opinión sincera.
The candid photo shows him laughing.
La foto espontánea lo muestra riendo.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Mi amiga es muy cándida, siempre dice la verdad.
Correct: Mi amiga es muy franca, siempre dice la verdad.
Cándido means naive or innocent, not honest and direct.
Incorrect: Fue una respuesta cándida.
Correct: Fue una respuesta sincera.
Use franco or sincero for candid.
Phrases you will hear
- a candid answeruna respuesta franca
- a candid photouna foto espontánea
- to be candidpara ser franco
- candid feedbackcomentarios francos
- a candid conversationuna conversación sincera
- naiveingenuo
In a conversation
- A:
Can I be candid with you?
¿Puedo ser franco contigo?
- B:
Of course. I prefer honesty.
Claro. Prefiero la honestidad.
- A:
I think the idea is weak.
Creo que la idea es floja.
- B:
Thanks for the candid feedback.
Gracias por los comentarios francos.
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To remember it
Candid = frank/straightforward. Naive (Spanish "cándido") = naive.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "cándido" mean?
Spanish "cándido" means "naive". It looks like the English "candid", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "candid" means "frank / straightforward".
Does English "candid" mean the same as Spanish "cándido"?
Spanish "cándido" describes someone naive, innocent, or easily fooled. English "candid" means direct, honest, and straightforward. It's not naivety, it's deliberate, conscious sincerity.