fiducia
/fiˈdu.t͡ʃa/
The English word trust is translated into Italian as fiducia.
To express the action of trusting someone or something, you use the construction avere fiducia in followed by the person or thing. If you want to emphasize the act of trusting and the reliance on someone's personal integrity, you can use the verb fidarsi. For a more formal way to express having faith or confidence in someone or something, you may use confiare.
Meaning: to be confident (verb)
Which one should you use?
confidenza can also be used to express confidence in or reliance on someone or a quality. Additionally, in a business context, the English word 'trust' referring to a group of businessmen or traders is translated as trust in Italian.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /fiˈdu.tʃa/.
Did you know?
- While fiducia means trust, the related word fidanzato refers to a fiancé or girlfriend. It implies a partner who has been 'betrothed' through a bond of trust.
- If you say someone has 'molta confidenza' with you, it can sometimes sound like a warning that they are being too informal or crossing personal boundaries.
- The noun fiducia shares a common root with the English word 'fidelity', both stemming from the concept of being faithful and reliable.
Examples in context
- Hai fiducia in lei?Do you trust her?This sentence is useful for asking if someone trusts a specific person using fiducia.Tatoeba #776106 by Guybrush88, translation #776107 by CK
- La fiducia è tutto.Trust is everything.Tatoeba #4503936 by Guybrush88, translation #4502694 by CK
- Abbi fiducia in Dio.Trust in God.Tatoeba #4260644 by Guybrush88, translation #2253787 by CK
- Confido nelle tue abilità.I trust in your abilities.
- Non mi fido di lui.I don't trust him.
- Abbiamo fiducia nel tuo lavoro.We trust in your work.
- Credo in te.I trust in you.
- Puoi contare su di me.You can trust me.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are talking about a new business partner.
- SofiaHai fiducia nel nuovo socio?Do you trust the new partner?
- FrancescoSì, mi sembra una persona onesta.Yes, he seems like an honest person.
- SofiaAllora possiamo dargli fiducia.Then we can trust him.
- FrancescoConcordo, procediamo con l'accordo.I agree, let's proceed with the agreement.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fiducia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fiducia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
