This is the 4925th most frequent Portuguese word.
honesta
Honesta: Honest.
Here, "honesta" describes Maria's character, indicating her quality of being truthful and trustworthy.
Maria é uma pessoa muito honesta.
Maria is a very honest person.
In this sentence, "honesta" qualifies the response, suggesting that it was sincere and straightforward.
Foi uma resposta honesta ao questionamento.
It was an honest answer to the question.
The word "honesto" in this context refers to work that is ethical and respectable, reflecting the moral aspect associated with the term.