confiado
“confiado” means “confident” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
confident, sure
Also: trusting
📝 In Action
Estoy muy confiado en que aprobaré el examen.
B1I am very confident that I will pass the exam.
El equipo se siente confiado antes del gran partido.
A2The team feels confident before the big game.
naive, overconfident
Also: gullible, careless
📝 In Action
No seas tan confiado, ese hombre podría estar mintiendo.
B2Don't be so naive/trusting, that man could be lying.
Perdieron el juego por estar demasiado confiados.
B1They lost the game because they were overconfident.
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Words that translate to "confiado" in Spanish:
careless→confident→gullible→naive→overconfident→sure→trusting→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: confiado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'He is a naive person'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'confiar' (to trust), which comes from the Latin 'confidere.' This Latin word is made of 'con-' (together/completely) and 'fidere' (to trust).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'confiado' ever a verb?
Yes! It is the 'past participle' form of the verb 'confiar.' You use it after the word 'he' (I have) to say things like 'He confiado en ti' (I have trusted in you).
Can I use 'confiado' to mean 'self-confident'?
Yes, but it often implies you are sure of a specific outcome. To describe someone who has a strong, confident personality in general, 'seguro de sí mismo' is more common.