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candor means candor — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 9, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

candor

noun • /[KAN-dor]/

candor

Example:

Su candor iluminó cada rincón de dudas.

Her candor lit up every corner of doubts.

🧠 What does candor mean?

Candor in Spanish, just like in English, refers to the quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression. It implies sincerity and a lack of deceit. Think of it as speaking from the heart, expressing your true thoughts and feelings without reservation. It can also describe something pure and bright, like the candor of a child's laughter.

📚 Extra examples

  • Habló con candor sobre sus errores.
    He spoke with candor about his mistakes.
  • La candor de su mirada me conmovió.
    The candor of her gaze moved me.
  • Aprecié su candor al admitir la verdad.
    I appreciated his candor in admitting the truth.
  • El candor del paisaje era impresionante.
    The candor/brightness of the landscape was impressive.

💡 Did You Know?

While we often associate candor with speech, it can also describe a visual purity or brightness, like the 'candor' of a clear sky or a bright light.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "candor"

Synonyms: sinceridad, franqueza, honestidad, ingenuidad
Opposites: engaño, hipocresía, falsedad, mentira

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'candor' in Spanish?
The word for 'candor' is the same in Spanish: 'candor'.
How do you pronounce 'candor' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kan-DOHR, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'candor' in a sentence?
You can use 'candor' similarly to how you'd use it in English. For example, 'Ella habló con candor sobre la situación' (She spoke with candor about the situation) or 'El candor del niño era encantador' (The child's candor was charming).
What is the English translation of 'candor'?
The English translation of 'candor' is 'candor' or sometimes 'frankness', 'honesty', or 'sincerity'.
Does 'candor' change for gender or number?
No, 'candor' is a singular, masculine noun and doesn't change its form.
Is 'candor' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, 'candor' is perhaps slightly more formal than words like 'sinceridad' (sincerity) or 'franqueza' (frankness), which are more commonly used in everyday conversation.
Does 'candor' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. 'Candor' maintains its core meaning of honesty and openness. It's not used in slang or with double meanings.
Is 'candor' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'candor' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.

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