confiable

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reliable?referring to a machine, car, or system,trustworthy?referring to a person's character

Also:dependable?someone who always shows up or performs well

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Mi mejor amigo es una persona muy confiable.

My best friend is a very trustworthy person.

Necesito un coche que sea confiable para viajar.

I need a car that is reliable for traveling.

Esa no me parece una fuente de noticias confiable.

That doesn't seem like a reliable news source to me.

This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change for men or women. You can say 'un hombre confiable' or 'una mujer confiable'.

Mistake: "Using 'confiado' to mean reliable."

Correction: Use 'confiable' for someone you can trust. 'Confiado' usually means someone who is too trusting or overconfident.

You can use 'confiable' for your best friend AND your old laptop. It works for anything that won't let you down!

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If you have a car that never breaks down, how would you describe it?

confiadamente(confidently) - adverb

What is the difference between 'confiable' and 'fiable'?

They are almost the same! 'Confiable' is more common in Latin America, while 'fiable' is very common in Spain. Both mean reliable.

Can I use 'confiable' for a secret?

Not really. For a secret, you would describe the *person* as 'confiable' (trustworthy), but the secret itself would be 'un secreto'.