Frankly vs The truth is

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Frankly

Top 2000 (comum) C1 adverb

The truth is

Top 2000 (comum)

	Frankly	The truth is
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfræŋkli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfræŋkli/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðə truːθ ɪz// 🇺🇸 //ðə truθ ɪz//
Significado	Honestly or directly.	The real facts or what is correct.
Exemplo	He spoke frankly about the ordeal.	The truth is, we all make mistakes sometimes.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	-
Classe gramatical	adverb
Colocações	speak frankly, frankly speaking, respond frankly	the truth is stranger than fiction, to find the truth, the truth is revealed, to seek the truth, the truth is hard to accept
Antônimos	deceptively, insincerely, dishonestly	-
Erros comuns	Used in questions when it should be a statement., Confused with 'frank' as an adjective., Overused in casual settings.	Using with a question instead of a statement., Confusing with 'the truth of the matter' which has a different nuance.
Notas de uso	Use 'frankly' when you want to express your honest opinion. It's often used in more serious conversations and might be considered too direct for very formal contexts.	Use 'the truth is' to introduce a statement that clarifies or reveals a reality. It is generally used in speaking or writing to emphasize honesty and transparency.

Perguntas frequentes: Frankly vs The truth is

Qual é a diferença entre Frankly e The truth is?

Frankly: Honestly or directly. The truth is: The real facts or what is correct.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Frankly: He spoke frankly about the ordeal. The truth is: The truth is, we all make mistakes sometimes.

Posso usar Frankly e The truth is de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Frankly e The truth is são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.