confidencial

kon-fee-den-see-ALkon.fi.ðenˈsjal

“confidencial” means “confidential” in Spanish (general use).

confidential

Also: secret, private

Adjectivem/fB1

A simple, plain brown paper envelope sealed tightly with a large, bright red wax seal. The seal is stamped with the clear image of a small, closed padlock.

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Por favor, mantén este documento confidencial.

Please, keep this document confidential.

La reunión será estrictamente confidencial.

The meeting will be strictly confidential.

Tenemos que hablar de este tema de manera confidencial.

We have to talk about this subject confidentially (in a confidential manner).

Word Connections

Synonyms

secreto (secret)
privado (private)

Antonyms

público (public)
abierto (open)

Common Collocations

información confidencial – confidential information
asunto confidencial – confidential matter

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "confidencial" in Spanish:

confidential→private→secret→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: confidencial

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'confidencial'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

confidencia(confidence/secret) — Noun

confidencialmente(confidentially) — Adverb

confiar(to trust) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

esencial parcial

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *confidentia*, meaning 'trust' or 'reliance.' It literally describes something that is worthy of being kept in trust.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: confidentialFrench: confidentiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'confidencial' more formal than 'secreto'?

Yes, generally. While both mean 'secret,' 'confidencial' is usually reserved for professional, legal, or governmental contexts, emphasizing that the information is protected by a duty of trust. 'Secreto' is broader and can apply to anything from a personal secret to a government secret.

Can I use 'confidencial' to describe a person?

No. When describing a person who is trustworthy or keeps secrets, you should use 'confidente' (noun, meaning confidant) or 'discreto' (adjective, meaning discreet).