A2 — Elementaryverb
fidarsi
to trust
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
confidareaffidarsicredere incontare su
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
diffidaresospettaredubitarenon credere
Usage note
'Fidarsi di' = to trust someone. 'Fidarsi' is always reflexive. 'Non mi fido' = I don't trust (it/him/her). 'Fidato/a' = trustworthy, reliable.
Example
"Mi fido completamente di lui — è il mio migliore amico."
"I completely trust him — he is my best friend."
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