Confiese (en. Confess)

/kon.fi.ˈe.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To state the truth about something, especially in contexts of guilt.

The accused confesses his crimes before the judge.

El acusado confiese sus crímenes ante el juez.

To reveal a secret or a personal truth.

He finally confesses his love for her.

Finalmente confiesa su amor por ella.

To accept the truth of a painful or complicated situation.

He confesses that he has drinking problems.

Confiesa que tiene problemas con la bebida.

From the Latin 'confiteri', which means 'to admit' or 'to declare'.

trust me

Expression that means to trust someone's word.

confía en mí

confess your sins

Phrase used in a religious context to invite someone to make a confession.

confiesa tus pecados

I cannot confess

Indicates that someone lacks the ability or desire to admit something.

no puedo confesar

confession

Statement of something hidden or unknown.

confesión

confessional

Place designated for confession, generally in a church.

confesionario

confidant

Person to whom a secret or the truth of a situation is entrusted.

confidente

To be frank about a complicated situation.

In the meeting, I decided to confess the truth about the project.

En la reunión, decidí confesar la verdad acerca del proyecto.

To admit something that had been kept secret.

After months, he finally confesses what he really felt.

Después de meses, al fin confiesa lo que realmente sentía.