fuente confiable
/fwente konfjable/from spelling rules
The English phrase "reliable source" is fuente confiable in Spanish.
Fuente confiable refers to a person or document that provides accurate and trustworthy information. In journalistic contexts, you might also use informante confiable to refer specifically to a reliable informant.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun fuente (source) and the adjective confiable (reliable/trustworthy).
Which one should you use?
While fuente confiable is a standard way to express this, fuente fidedigna is another formal option. You can also use the common alternative phrase fuente de confianza, which translates to "source of trust".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix '-s', resulting in fuentes confiables.
Did you know?
- While fuente means 'source', it is also the common Spanish word for a 'serving platter' or 'deep dish' used to bring food to a table.
- The word fuente is a distant relative of the English word 'font' used in typography.
- The word fuente originally referred to a natural spring or fountain of water before it was used metaphorically to describe a source of information.
Examples in context
- Obtuve la noticia de una fuente confiable.I got the news from a reliable source.This sentence is useful for showing how to say that news was obtained from a fuente confiable.Tatoeba #1265529 by marcelostockle, translation #254170 by CK
- Este informe fue respaldado por una fuente confiableThis report was supported by a reliable source
- Es importante citar fuentes fidedignas en tu trabajo académicoIt is important to cite reliable sources in your academic work
- Busquemos fuentes válidas antes de compartir cualquier informaciónLet's look for valid sources before sharing any information
- Esa página web es una fuente confiable de informaciónThat website is a reliable source of information
- Nuestro reportero tuvo acceso a un informante confiableOur reporter had access to a reliable source
- El periodismo responsable se basa en informantes confiables y en fuentes fidedignasResponsible journalism relies on reliable informants and trustworthy sources
- Necesito una fuente confiable para mi investigación.I need a reliable source for my research.
- Ese libro es una fuente confiable de datos.That book is a reliable source of data.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a news report at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Es verdad lo que dice este periódico?Is what this newspaper says true?
- AlejandroNo lo sé, no parece una fuente confiable.I don't know, it doesn't seem like a reliable source.
- LucíaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
- AlejandroBusquemos una fuente mejor.Let's look for a better source.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confiable, fuente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
