Forgetting 'en'

In Spanish, you don't just 'trust someone,' you 'trust IN someone.' Always remember to put `en` after `confiar`. For example: `Confío en mi hermana.` (I trust my sister.)

The Magic Word: 'en'

Using `confiar en` often suggests a deeper, more personal level of trust than simply believing something is true. It's about having faith in someone's character or abilities.

Expressing Deep Trust

Extremely common. This is the main way to talk about trusting someone or something.

Mixing up 'en' and 'a'

When you entrust something, the structure changes. You use `a` to show who is receiving the secret or task. The pattern is: `confiar [the thing] a [the person]`.

Different Structure: 'confiar algo a alguien'

This meaning is all about transferring something—whether it's information (a secret) or a duty (a project). Think of it as 'to give in trust'.

Giving Responsibility

Common, especially when talking about secrets or responsibilities.

Use the pattern `confiar en que` followed by a description of what you're confident about. It's like saying 'I trust that...' something will happen.

Expressing Confidence in an Outcome

Sometimes, if you're expressing a wish or command for someone else, the verb that comes after `confiar en que` will use a special form called the subjunctive. For now, just notice that the verb ending might change!

A Hint of Subjunctive

This is a great way to express optimism about the future. It's a bit more formal than just saying `espero que` (I hope that).

Sounding Optimistic

Used in more formal or written contexts to express hope or confidence in an outcome.

Learn the full meaning and conjugation of the Spanish verb 'confiar'. Understand the difference between 'confiar en' (to trust in) and 'confiar a' (to entrust). Includes examples, grammar tips, and common mistakes.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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