Galician

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Etymology

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From Old Galician-Portuguese franqueza (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Old French franchise (freedom), a derivative of franc (free).

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Noun

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franqueza f (plural franquezas)

  1. frankness (sincere and open speech, honesty in expression)
  2. (archaic) privilege, exemption; nobility

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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franco +‎ -eza

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: fran‧que‧za

Noun

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franqueza f (plural franquezas)

  1. frankness (sincere and open speech, honesty in expression)

Spanish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /fɾanˈkeθa/ [fɾãŋˈke.θa]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /fɾanˈkesa/ [fɾãŋˈke.sa]
  • Audio (Colombia):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eθa
  • Rhymes: -esa
  • Syllabification: fran‧que‧za

Noun

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franqueza f (plural franquezas)

  1. directness, outspokenness
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