Confiara (en. Trust)
/kon-fi-'a-ra/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To place trust in someone.
She trusted her friends to help her.
Ella se confió en sus amigos para que la ayudaran.
To expect something from someone with the belief that they will fulfill it.
He always trusted that he would keep his promise.
Siempre confió en que él cumpliría su promesa.
To hold the belief in another's abilities.
The team trusted that their leader would guide them correctly.
El equipo confiaba en que su líder los guiaría correctamente.
Etymology
From the verb confiar, which comes from the Latin 'confidare', meaning to have faith or trust.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to trust someone
Placing faith in the ability or integrity of another person.
confiar en alguien
not to trust
To arouse distrust towards someone or something.
no confiar
to trust blindly
To have complete trust without questioning.
confiar a ciegas
Related Words
trust
State of being sure of the validity or ability of something or someone.
confianza
trustworthy
Worthy of trust.
confiable
to distrust
To have distrust in someone or something.
desconfiar
Slang Meanings
To trust without reservations.
I'm taking a risk and trusting blindly in this plan.
Me la juego y confío a ciegas en este plan.
To have faith in someone's 'vibe'.
I trust in that person's good energy.
Confío en la buena energía de esa persona.