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/kon.fjan.θa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
State of security in a relationship or situation.
She has a lot of confidence in her friends.
Ella tiene mucha confianza en sus amigos.
Firm hope that something will happen.
I have confidence that I will win the competition.
Tengo confianza en que ganaré la competición.
Approval or authorization given to someone.
The boss gave him the confidence to manage the project.
El jefe le dio confianza para manejar el proyecto.
Etymology
From the Latin 'confidentia', which means 'faith' or 'security'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have confidence
To feel security or certainty in something or someone.
tener confianza
to give confidence
To provide security or peace of mind to another person.
dar confianza
to lose confidence
To stop believing in the reliability or ability of something or someone.
perder confianza
to trust blindly
To have total confidence without questioning.
confiar a ciegas
to gain confidence
To increase security or faith in a relationship or situation.
ganar confianza
Related Words
confidentiality
Character of what is kept secret or reserved.
confidencialidad
confidant
A person in whom one trusts, usually to share secrets.
confidente
confessor
A person who listens and gives advice on personal or spiritual problems.
confesor
Slang Meanings
Blind trust
I do not recommend that you have blind trust in him.
No te recomiendo que tengas confianza ciega en él.
Street trust
Street trust is earned through actions, not words.
La confianza de calle se gana con actos, no con palabras.