outright

BrE /ˈaʊtraɪt/ AmE /ˈaʊtraɪt/

adjective, adverb en → es

1 COMPLETELY B2

completely and without any doubt or hesitation; total

totalmente, completamente

  • [adverb + adjective]
  • [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations outright lie · outright refusal

  • He was an outright liar.

    Él era un mentiroso total.

2 FINANCIAL B1

paying for something in one payment, not in installments or parts

al contado, en efectivo completo

  • [adjective + noun]
  • [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations outright purchase · outright payment

  • She bought the car outright.

    Ella compró el coche al contado.