confianza

kon-fyan-sa/komˈfjan.sa/

“confianza” means “trust” in Spanish (Assurance in a person, system, or relationship).

trust, confidence

Also: reliance

NounfA2

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📝 In Action

Tengo mucha confianza en que el proyecto saldrá bien.

I have a lot of confidence that the project will turn out well.

Ella es una persona de mi entera confianza; puedes contarle el secreto.

She is a person I entirely trust; you can tell her the secret.

Si quieres hablar en público, tienes que ganar confianza.

If you want to speak in public, you have to gain confidence.

Perder la confianza en un amigo es muy doloroso.

Losing trust in a friend is very painful.

Word Connections

Synonyms

fe (faith)
seguridad (security, certainty)

Antonyms

desconfianza (distrust)
duda (doubt)

Common Collocations

tener confianza – to have trust/confidence
perder la confianza – to lose trust
abusar de la confianza – to take advantage of trust
de confianza – trustworthy (used as an adjective phrase)

Idioms & Expressions

entrar en confianza – to become familiar or comfortable with someone

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "confianza" in Spanish:

confidence→reliance→trust→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: confianza

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase correctly expresses belief in someone?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

confiar(to trust, to confide) — Verb

confiable(trustworthy, reliable) — Adjective

confidentemente(confidently) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

alabanzaesperanza

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *confidentia*, which is built from the verb *confidere*, meaning 'to trust completely.' This root combines *con-* (with/together) and *fidere* (to trust or believe).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: confidenzaFrench: confiance

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say that an object (like a car or a tool) is 'reliable'?

While 'confianza' means trust, you use the adjective 'confiable' or the phrase 'de confianza' to describe a reliable item. Example: 'Es un coche muy confiable' (It's a very reliable car).

What is the difference between 'confianza' and 'seguridad'?

'Confianza' emphasizes a belief or trust in a person or outcome. 'Seguridad' is closer to certainty or a state of safety. If you mean 'self-confidence,' both are often interchangeable, as in 'Tener confianza/seguridad en sí mismo'.