Part of Speech

"De confianza" is a phrase in Spanish that functions as an adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /de kon.fiˈðan.θa/.

Translation Options into English

• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Confidant

Meaning and Usage

"De confianza" refers to someone or something that can be trusted or relied upon. It is commonly used to describe people, relationships, or situations where trust is essential. The phrase is frequent in both oral and written contexts, particularly in conversations about personal relationships, business practices, and when recommending someone.

Example sentences: 1. Necesitamos alguien de confianza para manejar nuestras finanzas. - We need someone trustworthy to handle our finances.

1. El médico es de confianza, siempre me da buenos consejos.
2. The doctor is reliable; he always gives me good advice.

Idiomatic Expressions

The phrase "de confianza" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Below are some examples:

1. Ser de confianza - To be trustworthy.
2. Ella es de confianza; siempre cumple sus promesas.

3. She is trustworthy; she always keeps her promises.

4. Tener a alguien de confianza - To have someone trustworthy.

5. Es bueno tener a alguien de confianza en quien apoyarse.

6. It is good to have someone trustworthy to lean on.

7. Un amigo de confianza - A trusted friend.

8. Siempre le cuento mis secretos a mi amigo de confianza.

9. I always tell my secrets to my trusted friend.

10. No es de confianza - Is not trustworthy.

11. Ese negocio no parece de confianza, tengamos cuidado.

12. That business does not seem trustworthy; let's be careful.

13. Buscar alguien de confianza - To look for someone trustworthy.

14. Estoy buscando alguien de confianza para cuidar a mis hijos.
15. I am looking for someone trustworthy to take care of my children.

Etymology

The phrase "de confianza" combines the preposition "de" (of) with the noun "confianza" (trust, confidence), which stems from the Latin "confidentia," meaning 'firm trust'. The word "confianza" is derived from "confidere" meaning 'to have full trust or reliance'.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Fiable (reliable) - Seguro (safe) - Honesto (honest)

Antonyms: - Desconfiable (untrustworthy) - Inseguro (unsafe) - Traidor (traitor)