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confíe

kon-FEE-eh/konˈfie/

confíe means trust in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

trust

Also: rely on, confide
VerbB1irregular (accent shift) ar
A child leaning back with closed eyes into the arms of a parent, showing total reliance.
gerundconfiando
past Participleconfiado
infinitiveconfiar

📝 In Action

Espero que ella confíe en mi palabra.

B1

I hope that she trusts my word.

Dudo que el jefe confíe en el nuevo plan.

B1

I doubt the boss trusts the new plan.

Es importante que usted confíe en su instinto.

B1

It is important that you trust your instinct.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • crea (believe/trust)
  • fíese (depend on/trust)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • confíe en mítrust in me
  • aunque no confíeeven if he/she doesn't trust

Trust!

VerbA2formal command arformal
Two hands clasped together in a firm, supportive handshake.

📝 In Action

Confíe en nosotros para su próximo viaje.

A2

Trust (in) us for your next trip.

Por favor, confíe en el proceso.

A2

Please, trust the process.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Confíe plenamenteTrust fully

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesconfiaran
yoconfiara
confiaras
vosotrosconfiarais
nosotrosconfiáramos
él/ella/ustedconfiara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesconfíen
yoconfíe
confíes
vosotrosconfiéis
nosotrosconfiemos
él/ella/ustedconfíe

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesconfiaron
yoconfié
confiaste
vosotrosconfiasteis
nosotrosconfiamos
él/ella/ustedconfió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesconfiaban
yoconfiaba
confiabas
vosotrosconfiabais
nosotrosconfiábamos
él/ella/ustedconfiaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesconfían
yoconfío
confías
vosotrosconfiáis
nosotrosconfiamos
él/ella/ustedconfía

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "confíe" in Spanish:

confide

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: confíe

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is a correct way to say 'I hope he trusts me'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'confidere', which combines 'con-' (together/completely) and 'fidere' (to trust). It’s the same root that gives us 'confidence' in English.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: confideFrench: confier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'confíe' and 'confié'?

The accent location is everything! 'Confíe' (accent on the 'i') is for wishes or polite commands. 'Confié' (accent on the 'e') means 'I trusted' in the past.

Does 'confíe' always need the preposition 'en'?

Yes, in Spanish you don't just 'trust someone', you 'trust IN someone' (confiar EN alguien).