Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| seguro | /seˈɡuɾo/ | |
| confiado | /konˈfjado/ | |
| lleno de confianza | /ʝeno de konfjanθa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /ʝeno de konfjansa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
|
| tener la confianza de | /teneɾ la konfjanθa de/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /teneɾ la konfjansa de/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
verb |
| tener la confianza para | /teneɾ la konfjanθa paɾa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /teneɾ la konfjansa paɾa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
verb |
| sentirse confiado | /sentiɾse konfjado/ (from spelling rules) | verb |
Spanish uses several different forms to express the feeling of being certain or positive about something. You can use the adjective seguro, the phrase lleno de confianza or various verbal constructions like tener la confianza de or tener la confianza para.
Which one should you use?
While all these terms relate to confidence, they carry different nuances. seguro is the more common word used to express being certain or sure about a fact. In contrast, confiado often carries a connotation of being overconfident or too trusting. If you want to express the concept with a sense of conviction, you might use the phrase Con convicción.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using seguro to mean 'sure of something', it must be followed by the preposition de.
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈɡuɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use confiado to mean 'confident' in a general sense, but in many contexts, it can imply that someone is being naive or too trusting.
Did you know?
- The word seguro is also the Spanish word for 'insurance'.
- The Spanish word confianza is used to describe both 'self-confidence' and the 'trust' you place in another person.
- The Spanish word seguro shares its roots with the English word 'secure', as both come from the Latin 'securus', meaning 'without care' or 'free from anxiety'.
Examples in context
- Me siento muy confiado.I'm feeling pretty confident.This sentence shows how to use confiado.Tatoeba #1476923 by marcelostockle, translation #1476345 by Spamster
- Yanni suena más seguro.Yanni sounds more confident.This sentence demonstrates the use of seguro.Tatoeba #10077001 by manufrutos, translation #10076069 by Amastan
- Estate seguro de ti mismo.Be confident.This sentence illustrates the use of seguro.Tatoeba #4557530 by swyter, translation #2111966 by CK
- Él siempre está seguro de sí mismo cuando da una presentación.He is always confident when delivering a presentation.
- La deportista se mostraba confiada antes de la competencia.The athlete appeared confident before the competition.
- El orador habló con convicción e inspiró a la audiencia.The speaker spoke with confidence and inspired the audience.
- Estoy seguro de mí mismo para afrontar cualquier desafío.I am confident in myself to face any challenge.
- Ella siempre está muy confiada en sí misma para tomar decisiones importantes.She is always very confident in herself when making important decisions.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing an upcoming job interview.
- Sofía¿Estás seguro de tu preparación?Are you sure about your preparation?
- AlejandroSí, me siento muy seguro.Yes, I feel very confident.
- SofíaEso es bueno, Alejandro.That is good, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, por el apoyo.Thanks, Sofia, for the support.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “confident” translations and entries seguro, confiado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confianza, de, la, lleno, seguro, tener, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
