How do you say trust in Spanish?

The Spanish noun for trust is confianza, and the verb to trust is confiar, which requires the preposition en before its object.

What does persona de confianza mean?

Persona de confianza translates as a trusted person or someone you can rely on, and it is a very common expression in professional and personal settings.

Is there a difference between fe and confianza?

Fe refers more to faith in a religious or spiritual sense, whereas confianza specifically means trust or confidence placed in a person or process.

Spanish vocabulary · Intermediate

How to Say Trust in Spanish: Confianza

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Confianza · noun (feminine) · kohn-fee-AHN-sah

Trust in Spanish is confianza, a feminine noun that describes the belief in the reliability or honesty of someone or something.

Confianza is kohn-fee-AHN-sah, with the stress on the third syllable AHN.

La confianza se construye con el tiempo.

Trust is built over time.

Trust in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for trust, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
confianza	trust	kohn-fee-AHN-sah	Default, widely understood
confiar	trust		verb form: to trust

How Native Speakers Use Confianza

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Expressing faith in someone

Tengo mucha confianza en ti.

I have a lot of trust in you.

A personal expression of faith.

Using the verb form

No puedo confiar en alguien que miente.

I can't trust someone who lies.

The verb confiar means to trust.

Describing a close relationship

Entre ellos hay una confianza absoluta.

Between them there is absolute trust.

Describing deep bonds in friendships or partnerships.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Confianza

Confusing confianza with confidencia

Incorrect: Le dije una confianza. (meaning a secret)

Correct: Le dije una confidencia.

Confianza means trust, while confidencia means a secret shared in confidence.

Wrong preposition with confiar

Incorrect: Confío a ti.

Correct: Confío en ti.

The verb confiar requires the preposition en (to trust in someone).

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Common Questions About Trust in Spanish

How do you say trust in Spanish?: The Spanish noun for trust is confianza, and the verb to trust is confiar, which requires the preposition en before its object.
What does persona de confianza mean?: Persona de confianza translates as a trusted person or someone you can rely on, and it is a very common expression in professional and personal settings.
Is there a difference between fe and confianza?: Fe refers more to faith in a religious or spiritual sense, whereas confianza specifically means trust or confidence placed in a person or process.