frankly

in an honest and direct way, without hiding your real feelings or opinions

francamente, sinceramente

Collocations frankly speaking

• Frankly, I don't think it's a good idea.

  Francamente, no creo que sea una buena idea.

to admit something in an honest and direct way

confesar, reconocer

Collocations take the frank approach

• He frankly admitted his mistake.

  Él confesó honestamente su error.