B1 — Intermediateadjective
affidabile
reliable, dependable, trustworthy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fidatosicuroserioresponsabilecostante
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
inaffidabileinstabilevolubileirresponsabilecapriccioso
Usage note
'Affidabile' means you can count on them. 'Fidato' means trusted (personal trust). 'Sicuro' in this context means safe/sure. 'Serio' and 'responsabile' add conscientiousness. 'Costante' stresses consistency over time.
Example
"Ho bisogno di qualcuno di affidabile che mi aiuti con questo progetto."
"I need someone reliable to help me with this project."
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