upfront
word
Definition
'Upfront' can mean paying something in advance, or being honest and direct when communicating.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with payments ('pay upfront'). As an adjective for people, implies honest and direct communication, not rude. In business contexts, 'upfront' is common for costs or fees.
Spanish: por adelantado - directo (hablando)Portuguese (BR): adiantado - direto (falando)Portuguese (PT): adiantado - direto (a falar)Chinese (Simplified): 提前 - 坦率的Chinese (Traditional): 提前 - 坦率的Hindi: अग्रिम - स्पष्ट (बातचीत में)Arabic: مقدماً - صريح (في الكلام)Bengali: অগ্রিম - সোজাসাপ্টাRussian: авансом - откровенныйJapanese: 前払い - 正直なVietnamese: trả trước - thẳng thắnKorean: 선불 - 솔직한Turkish: peşin - açık sözlüUrdu: پیشگی - صاف گوIndonesian: di muka - jujur
Example Sentences
You need to pay upfront for the tickets.
basic
She was very upfront about her opinion.
basic
Is there an upfront fee to join?
basic
Let's be upfront—the job can be very stressful.
natural
They want the entire amount upfront, not in payments.
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I appreciate you being upfront with me about the problems.
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