Fé (en. Faith)

/fe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Belief in the existence of a higher power, such as God.
Faith is fundamental in many religions.
La fe es fundamental en muchas religiones.
Trust in a person or in something.
I have faith that you will achieve your goals.
Tengo fe en que lograrás tus objetivos.
Attitude of expecting a favorable outcome with confidence.
His faith in the patient's recovery was palpable.
Su fe en la recuperación del paciente era palpable.

Etymology

From Latin 'fides', meaning 'trust' or 'belief'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blind faith
Absolute trust without questioning.
fe ciega
lose faith
Stopping believing or trusting in something or someone.
perder la fe
unbreakable faith
Unusual firmness in belief or trust.
fe inquebrantable

Related Words

believe
Accepting something as true.
creer
trust
Security in something or someone.
confianza
hope
Desire for something to happen.
esperanza

Slang Meanings

Certificate of life
They need a certificate of life to process my application.
Necesitan una fe de vida para procesar mi solicitud.
Street faith
I have street faith, even when things get tough.
Tengo fe en la calle, aunque las cosas se pongan difíciles.