Confiados (en. Confident)

/kon.fi.a.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having confidence in oneself or in others.
The children are confident that they will win the match.
Los niños están confiados de que ganarán el partido.
Showing assurance and boldness in various situations.
His confident attitude helped him pass the exam.
Su actitud confiada le ayudó a superar el examen.
Showing certainty in the decisions one makes.
He feels confident when presenting his project to the jury.
Se siente confiado al presentar su proyecto ante el jurado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'confīdere', which means 'to trust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be confident
To feel secure about something.
estar confiado
confident about the future
To have positive expectations about what is to come.
confiados en el futuro
to be confident
To have an attitude of self-confidence or confidence in others.
ser confiados

Related Words

confidence
Belief in the reliability or strength of something or someone.
confianza
to trust
To have faith or to believe in the sincerity, ability, or strength of someone.
confiar
security
State of being free from dangers or risks.
seguridad

Slang Meanings

To have a lot of faith in oneself.
That very confident kid thinks he is the best at everything.
Ese chico tan confiado se cree el mejor en todo.
Attitude of not doubting one's abilities.
That confidence he shows is almost arrogant.
Esa confianza que muestra es casi arrogante.