Confiar
Example: Puedo confiar en mis amigos cuando necesito ayuda.
Definition
"Confiar" means to believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. For example, you can say "I can confiar in my friends when I need help," which shows trust in their support and honesty.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "confiar" comes from the Latin word "confidere," which means to have full trust or confidence. It combines "con-" (with) and "fidere" (to trust). Did you know? This root is also the source of the English word 'confide,' showing a close connection between trust and sharing secrets.
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"Confiar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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