Confiar
Example: Eu sempre confio nos meus amigos quando preciso de ajuda.
Definition
"Confiar" means to place trust or confidence in someone or something, believing they are reliable and will act in your best interest. For example, "Eu sempre confio nos meus amigos quando preciso de ajuda" shows trusting friends when in need of support.
Etymology
The Portuguese verb "confiar" comes from the Latin word "confidere," which means 'to have full trust or reliance.' It combines 'con-' (with) and 'fidere' (to trust), highlighting a sense of shared trust. Did you know this root also connects to words like 'confident'?
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