How to Say "reliance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “reliance” is “confianza” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo mucha confianza en que el proyecto saldrá bien.
I have a lot of confidence that the project will turn out well.
Ella es una persona de mi entera confianza; puedes contarle el secreto.
She is a person I entirely trust; you can tell her the secret.
Si quieres hablar en público, tienes que ganar confianza.
If you want to speak in public, you have to gain confidence.
Which Preposition to Use?
To express who or what you trust in, use the preposition 'en': 'Tengo confianza en ti' (I have confidence in you).
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: “Poner confianza *a* alguien.”
Correction: Poner confianza *en* alguien. The preposition 'en' (in) is required after 'confianza' when stating the object of your trust.
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