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fe

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

“fe” means “faith” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

faith

Also: belief, trust
NounfB1
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📝 In Action

Tengo fe en que encontraremos una solución pronto.

A2

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.

B1

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

Perdió la fe en el sistema después del escándalo.

B2

He lost trust in the system after the scandal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

credibility

Also: testimony, proof
NounfC1formal
A perfectly crafted, smooth, and detailed wooden key resting on a simple red velvet cushion, representing authenticity and validity.

📝 In Action

El abogado dio fe de la firma del contrato.

C1

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

Se presume que actuó de buena fe durante las negociaciones.

B2

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fe" in Spanish:

belief→credibility→faith→proof→testimony→trust→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fe

Question 1 of 2

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

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📚 Etymology▼

The Spanish word 'fe' comes directly from the Latin word *fides*, which meant 'trust, faith, or confidence.' Because the word was so essential, it shortened drastically over time to just two letters, keeping its strong meaning across centuries.

First recorded: Before 10th century (in early Romance languages)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: fedeFrench: foiPortuguese: fé

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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'.