openly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈəʊpənli/ AmE /ˈoʊpənlɪ/

adverb en → es

1 HONESTLY [adv] B1

in a way that shows you are not hiding anything or trying to keep something secret

abiertamente, francamente

Collocations openly admit · openly criticize

  • He openly admitted his mistake.

    Él admitió abiertamente su error.

2 PUBLICLY [adv] B1

in a way that everyone can see or know about

abiertamente, públicamente

Collocations openly support · openly oppose

  • She openly supported the new law.

    Ella apoyó públicamente la nueva ley.