Confiable (en. Reliable)
/kon.fi.'a.βle/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to someone or something you can trust.
She is a very reliable person who always keeps her promises.
Es una persona muy confiable que siempre cumple sus promesas.
It indicates the quality of being trustworthy.
We are looking for a reliable supplier for our business.
Buscamos un proveedor confiable para nuestro negocio.
It describes data or information that can be considered safe.
We need reliable sources for our report.
Necesitamos fuentes confiables para nuestro informe.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'confiar', which comes from the Latin 'confidare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be reliable
It means to be trustworthy.
ser confiable
reliable person
It refers to someone you can trust.
persona confiable
reliable information
Data that is accurate and verifiable.
información confiable
Related Words
trust
Feeling of safety in the truthfulness of something or someone.
confianza
to trust
To place trust in something or someone.
confiar
loyalty
Loyalty and commitment to someone or something.
fidelidad
Slang Meanings
Trustworthy guy
He is the go-to guy for any problem I have.
Él es el tío de confianza para cualquier problema que tenga.
Dependable guy
We always considered him a dependable guy on the team.
Siempre lo consideramos un tipo seguro en el equipo.