Confieso (en. I confess)

/konˈfjɛ.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To admit having done something, especially if it is something bad.

I confess that I broke the rule.

Confieso que quebranté la regla.

To declare feelings or thoughts that were kept secret.

I confess that I am in love with you.

Confieso que estoy enamorado de ti.

To recognize the truth of a fact or situation.

I confess that I didn't know how to react.

Confieso que no sabía cómo reaccionar.

From the Latin 'confessare', which means 'to recognize' or 'to admit'.

I confess that I do

I admit that it is true.

confieso que sí

I confess my sins

I acknowledge my mistakes or faults.

confieso mis pecados

I confess before God

I declare my faults in a religious context.

confieso ante Dios

confession

Act of confessing or admitting something.

confesión

confessor

Person who listens to confessions.

confesor

confession booth

Place where confessions are made.

confesionario

To speak sincerely about something.

When I asked for his opinion, he confided in me the truth.

Cuando le pregunté su opinión, me confió la verdad.

To share a secret.

I need to confess a rumor that I heard.

Necesito confesar un chisme que escuché.