Adjective
/konˈfeso/
The word "confeso" in Spanish means someone who has admitted to a crime or acknowledges something openly. It conveys a sense of honesty and transparency, often in the context of admitting guilt or revealing a secret. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts. However, its use is somewhat more prevalent in written language, especially in formal or legal documents.
"Confeso" is relatively frequent in legal contexts and conversations surrounding morality, ethics, and personal admissions.
Él es un confeso ladrón que ha robado varias casas.
(He is a confessed thief who has robbed several houses.)
La ley permite que un confeso declare sus intenciones sin represalias.
(The law allows a confessed individual to declare their intentions without reprisals.)
Su confeso amor por la música lo llevó a convertirse en un famoso cantante.
(His confessed love for music led him to become a famous singer.)
The word "confeso" can appear in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, generally indicating clarity in admission or declaration.
Confeso y confeso
"En este caso, confeso y confeso, no puedo negarlo."
(In this case, confessed and confessed, I cannot deny it.)
Confeso a medias
"Eso fue un confeso a medias; no dijiste toda la verdad."
(That was a half confession; you didn't tell the whole truth.)
Confeso culpable
"El acusado se declaró confeso culpable ante el tribunal."
(The accused declared himself a confessed guilty in front of the court.)
Confeso traidor
"Es un confeso traidor; todos lo saben ya."
(He is a confessed traitor; everyone already knows it.)
The term "confeso" originates from the Latin word "confessus," which is the past participle of "confiteri," meaning "to admit" or "to acknowledge." This Latin term combines the prefix "con-" (together) and "fateri" (to speak or confess).