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earnest in Spanish

earnest in Spanish is atento, serio, gravedad — earnest means serious and sincere in intention or feeling.

earnest in Spanish

atento
adj
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
serio
adj
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
gravedad
noun
Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
seriedad
noun
Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
arras
noun
A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.
señal
noun
A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.
seriedad
noun
Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)

What does "earnest" mean?

  1. adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
    "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake."
  2. noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.
    "The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property."
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earnest in a sentence

  • He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake.
  • She spoke in an earnest, heartfelt tone.
  • The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property.

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What is "earnest" in Spanish?

"earnest" in Spanish is atento, serio, gravedad. earnest means: Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.

How do you use "earnest" in a sentence?

Example: "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake." In Spanish, "earnest" is atento, serio, gravedad.

Are there other ways to say "earnest" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "earnest": atento, serio, gravedad, seriedad, arras, señal.

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