credibilidad (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Noun

Phonetic Transcription

• /kɾe.ði.βiˈli.ðað/

Translation Options into English

• Credibility
• Trustworthiness
• Reliability

Meaning and Usage

The term "credibilidad" refers to the quality of being trusted and believed in. In Spanish, "credibilidad" is often used in contexts related to information, sources, financial systems, and legal matters, where the trust in the reliability and integrity of something is crucial. The word is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in academic, professional, and journalistic settings, where establishing trust and credibility is essential.

Frequency of Use

• "Credibilidad" is commonly used across various domains, including politics, journalism, and finance, to assess the reliability of information or entities.

Example Sentences

1. La credibilidad de las noticias es fundamental en una sociedad democrática.

2. The credibility of news is fundamental in a democratic society.

3. La empresa ha trabajado duro para recuperar su credibilidad después del escándalo.

4. The company has worked hard to regain its credibility after the scandal.

5. La credibilidad de un testigo puede influir en el juicio.

6. The credibility of a witness can influence the trial.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Credibilidad" can be part of various idiomatic expressions, emphasizing trust, integrity, or reliability in different contexts:

1. Poner en duda la credibilidad de alguien
2. To question someone's credibility.

3. Es fácil poner en duda la credibilidad de alguien cuando no hay pruebas claras.

   • It is easy to question someone's credibility when there is no clear evidence.

4. Darle credibilidad a algo

5. To give credibility to something.

6. Al escuchar rumores, es importante analizar si se les puede dar credibilidad.

   • When hearing rumors, it is important to analyze if they can be given credibility.

7. Perder la credibilidad

8. To lose credibility.

9. Después de varios errores, el político perdió la credibilidad ante sus electores.

   • After several mistakes, the politician lost credibility with his voters.

10. Construir credibilidad

11. To build credibility.

12. Las organizaciones deben esforzarse por construir credibilidad con su audiencia.

    • Organizations must strive to build credibility with their audience.

13. Credibilidad pública

14. Public credibility.
15. La credibilidad pública de la policía es vital para el buen funcionamiento de la justicia.
    • The public credibility of the police is vital for the proper functioning of justice.

Etymology

The word "credibilidad" comes from the Latin "credibilitas," which is derived from "credibilis," meaning "worthy of belief," from "credere," meaning "to believe." The evolution of the term reflects the concept of trust and belief in various contexts.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Confianza (trust)
• Fiabilidad (reliability)

• Veracidad (truthfulness)

• Antonyms:

• Incredibilidad (incredibility)
• Desconfianza (distrust)
• Dubitación (doubt)