confías
“confías” means “you trust” in Spanish (present tense, informal singular).
you trust
Also: you confide, you rely (on)
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¿Confías en que él guardará el secreto?
A2Do you trust him to keep the secret?
Si confías en la tecnología, este coche conducirá solo.
B1If you trust the technology, this car will drive itself.
Tú siempre confías demasiado rápido en la gente.
A2You always trust people too quickly.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: confías
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'confías' with the required small word 'en'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *confidare*, which is built from *con-* (meaning 'with' or 'thoroughly') and *fidere* (meaning 'to trust' or 'to rely'). The core idea of 'faith' or 'reliance' has been present since its origin.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'confías' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to break up the vowel sounds. Without it, the word would sound like 'CON-fias' (two syllables). The accent ensures it is pronounced 'con-FEE-as' (three syllables), keeping the 'i' sound strong and separate.
Is 'confías' formal or informal?
'Confías' is the informal way to say 'you trust,' used when speaking to one friend, child, or familiar person (the 'tú' form). For a formal setting, you would use 'confía' (the 'usted' form).