fe

//fay/ (rhymes with the English word 'day')/

faith

A high-quality illustration of a small child confidently holding the hand of a tall, comforting adult figure while walking along a simple path, symbolizing trust.

Fe (faith) often means having complete trust in someone or something greater than yourself.

fe(Noun)

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faith

religious belief or personal trust

Also:

belief

strong conviction about something

trust

confidence in a person or outcome

📝 In Action

Tengo fe en que encontraremos una solución pronto.

I have faith (or trust) that we will find a solution soon.

Mi abuela es una persona de mucha fe y va a misa todos los domingos.

My grandmother is a person of great faith and goes to mass every Sunday.

Perdió la fe en el sistema después del escándalo.

He lost trust in the system after the scandal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

confianza (trust)
creencia (belief)

Antonyms

duda (doubt)
escepticismo (skepticism)

Common Collocations

tener fe – to have faith/trust
acto de fe – act of faith
falta de fe – lack of faith

💡 Grammar Points

A Short Feminine Noun

Even though 'fe' is very short and doesn't end in '-a', it is a feminine noun. You must always use 'la' with it, as in 'la fe'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Article

Mistake: "El fe."

Correction: La fe. (Remember 'fe' is feminine, even if it doesn't sound like it!)

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Trust

To say you trust someone completely, use the structure 'Tengo plena fe en [persona/cosa].' ('plena' means complete or full).

A perfectly crafted, smooth, and detailed wooden key resting on a simple red velvet cushion, representing authenticity and validity.

Fe (credibility) refers to the quality of being authentic and valid.

fe(Noun)

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credibility

authenticity or validity

Also:

testimony

official evidence or witness

proof

documentary evidence

📝 In Action

El abogado dio fe de la firma del contrato.

The lawyer attested to (certified) the signature on the contract.

Se presume que actuó de buena fe durante las negociaciones.

It is presumed that he acted in good faith during the negotiations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

autenticidad (authenticity)
validez (validity)

Common Collocations

dar fe – to certify; to attest to (official confirmation)
tener fe pública – to have public credence/legal authority

Idioms & Expressions

de buena fe – sincerely; honestly; in good faith

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Dar Fe' Phrase

The phrase 'dar fe' is used when someone (often an official like a notary or clerk) confirms that something is true, real, or happened, giving it legal weight.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'De Buena Fe'

This fixed phrase is useful for emphasizing honest intentions. It usually goes after the action, modifying how the action was performed.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: fe

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'fe' in its formal meaning (credibility/attestation)?

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Word Family

fiel(faithful, loyal) - adjective

fidelidad(fidelity, loyalty) - noun

confiar(to trust) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'fe' feminine if it doesn't end in -a?

'Fe' is feminine (la fe) because its original Latin root, *fides*, was also feminine. Short words like 'fe' and 'mano' sometimes break the typical Spanish rule that words ending in -e or -o are masculine.

Can I use 'fe' to mean 'to believe'?

No, 'fe' is the noun ('faith' or 'belief'). To express the action 'to believe' you must use the verb 'creer' (creo, crees, cree, etc.). For example: 'Yo creo en Dios' (I believe in God), not 'Yo fe en Dios'.