Fe (en. Faith)
/fe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Firm belief in something, especially in the spiritual or religious.
Faith moves mountains.
La fe mueve montañas.
Full trust in something or someone.
I have faith that everything will turn out well.
Tengo fe en que todo saldrá bien.
Certainty that something will happen, even without proof.
His faith in science led him to discover new advancements.
Su fe en la ciencia lo llevó a descubrir nuevos avances.
Etymology
From Latin 'fides', which means trust or loyalty.
Common Phrases and Expressions
have faith
To trust that something will happen or in someone's goodness.
tener fe
religious faith
Belief in a supreme being or in religious doctrines.
fe religiosa
lose faith
To stop trusting in something or someone.
perder la fe
unbreakable faith
Trust that cannot be broken, firm and constant.
fe inquebrantable
Related Words
belief
Acceptance of something as true, even if there is no proof.
creencia
hope
Expectation of a desired outcome.
esperanza
trust
Security in the reliability or truth of someone or something.
confianza
Slang Meanings
Faith in something without evidence.
That is blind faith.
Eso es fe ciega.
Faith as a way of life.
I live with faith every day.
Vivo con fe todos los días.