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“Confiar” (to trust) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Confiar”

The simple present tense of confiar is used to express actions or states that occur regularly or habitually in the present. For example, Yo confío en mis amigos. (I trust my friends.)

Confiar is a regular -ar verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Confiar in the Present Tense

Confiar generally means to trust or have confidence in someone or something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To trust or have confidence: For example, Yo confío en ti para cuidar a mi hijo. (I trust you to take care of my child.)

To rely on: For example, Confío en mi equipo para ganar el partido. (I rely on my team to win the game.)

To believe in: For example, Confío en la ciencia para encontrar una cura. (I believe in science to find a cure.)

To hope or expect: For example, Confío en que todo saldrá bien. (I hope/expect that everything will turn out well.)

Colloquial usage: For example, ¡Confía en mí, viejo, te digo la verdad! (Trust me, dude, I’m telling you the truth!)

Real Life Examples of Confiar in the Present Tense

Siempre confío en mi instinto cuando tomo decisiones importantes. (I always trust my instincts when making important decisions.)

¿Confías en el pronóstico del tiempo? Dicen que habrá lluvia esta tarde. (Do you trust the weather forecast? They say it will rain this afternoon.)

Mi mamá confía en las recetas tradicionales de la familia. (My mom trusts the traditional family recipes.)

Confiamos en nuestro equipo de trabajo para cumplir con los plazos. (We trust our team to meet the deadlines.)

Los expertos confían en que la economía se recuperará el próximo año. (Experts trust that the economy will recover next year.)

Cuando viajo, confío en las recomendaciones de los lugareños para encontrar los mejores lugares. (When I travel, I trust the recommendations of locals to find the best places.)

En esta empresa, confiamos en la honestidad y la integridad de nuestros empleados. (In this company, we trust in the honesty and integrity of our employees.)

¿Confías en mí? Prometo que no te defraudaré. (Do you trust me? I promise I won’t let you down.)

Los padres confían en que sus hijos tomarán buenas decisiones. (Parents trust that their children will make good decisions.)

Aunque es difícil, confío en que todo saldrá bien al final. (Although it’s difficult, I trust that everything will turn out well in the end.)

En las relaciones, es importante confiar en tu pareja y ser honesto. (In relationships, it’s important to trust your partner and be honest.)

Los fans confían en que su equipo favorito ganará el campeonato este año. (Fans trust that their favorite team will win the championship this year.)

Cuando compro productos nuevos, confío en las reseñas de otros consumidores. (When I buy new products, I trust the reviews of other consumers.)

En situaciones de emergencia, confiamos en los servicios de rescate para ayudarnos. (In emergency situations, we trust rescue services to help us.)

Los científicos confían en los datos y la evidencia para respaldar sus teorías. (Scientists trust data and evidence to support their theories.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Confiar (to trust) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.