confiabilidade
/kõ.fi.a.bi.liˈda.d͡ʒi/feminine
Reliability in Portuguese is confiabilidade.
The word refers to the quality of being reliable.
Meaning: quality of being reliable (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb confiar (to trust) and the suffix -abilidade (the ability to/ness).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, confiabilidade must be preceded by feminine articles or adjectives, such as a confiabilidade (the reliability) or alta confiabilidade (high reliability).
How do you pronounce it?
/kõ.fi.a.bi.liˈda.dʒi/. It has 7 syllables, with the stress on the 6th syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Portuguese-speaking contexts, expressing reliability is often linked to the concept of seriedade, or 'seriousness', suggesting that a reliable person is someone who is steadfast and grave.
- The root of confiabilidade comes from the Latin 'confidere', meaning 'to trust fully'. This is the same root that gives English the word 'confidence', making the two words distant cousins.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, you will often hear the word confiável used to describe a 'reliable' car or appliance, but for a person's character, speakers might prefer pessoa de confiança.
Examples in context
- Esta companhia é conhecida por sua confiabilidade em entregar produtos de alta qualidade.This company is known for its reliability in delivering high-quality products.
- A pesquisa científica exige fidedignidade das fontes de informação.Scientific research requires reliability from information sources.
- Essa nova atualização do software visa melhorar a segurança e a confiabilidade dos dados.This software update aims to enhance the security and reliability of data.
- Meu irmão é muito confiável, eu sempre posso contar com ele.My brother is very reliable, I can always count on him.
- A confiabilidade do sistema é essencial.The reliability of the system is essential.
- Estamos testando a confiabilidade deste motor.We are testing the reliability of this engine.
- A confiabilidade das informações é baixa.The reliability of the information is low.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are discussing a new software provider.
- GabrielVocê confia nesse novo sistema, Camila?Do you trust this new system, Camila?
- CamilaSim, a confiabilidade do software é excelente.Yes, the reliability of the software is excellent.
- GabrielIsso é ótimo para a nossa empresa.That is great for our company.
- CamilaCom certeza, Gabriel. Podemos contratar agora.Definitely, Gabriel. We can hire them now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reliability” translations and entries confiabilidade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confiabilidade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
