confía
“confía” means “trusts” in Spanish (as in, he/she/you (formal) trusts).
trusts, trust
Also: relies on, confides
📝 In Action
Ella confía en que todo saldrá bien.
A2She trusts that everything will turn out well.
Mi jefe confía en mis habilidades para el proyecto.
B1My boss relies on my skills for the project.
¡Confía en mí, sé lo que hago!
A2Trust me, I know what I'm doing!
Si no confía en la información, que investigue más.
B1If he doesn't trust the information, let him investigate more.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: confía
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'confía' as a direct command?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *confidare*, meaning 'to trust completely' or 'to rely upon.' It combines *con-* (a prefix meaning 'together' or 'with') and *fidere* ('to trust'). The Spanish word has kept that core meaning of deep reliance.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'confía' an irregular verb?
No, it follows the pattern of regular -AR verbs, but the stress falls on the 'i' in most singular present tense forms ('confío', 'confías', 'confía'). This stress shift requires a written accent over the 'i' to separate the vowels (creating a hiatus) and make the pronunciation clear.
How do I say 'Don't trust' (informal command)?
You need the negative imperative form, which is based on the present subjunctive: 'No confíes'. Remember to use the 's' ending for the informal negative command.