confidence

confianza

Creencia firme en que alguien o algo es fiable, o en que algo ocurrirá.

En inglés sencillo: A strong belief that someone or something is reliable, or that something will happen.

• I have confidence in your judgment.
• The result restored public confidence in the team.
• She expressed confidence that the plan would work.

Cómo se usa: confidence in someone/something (We have confidence in the new manager.); confidence that… (He expressed confidence that they would succeed.)

Sinónimos: trust, faith

Antónimos: distrust

Expresiones frecuentes: confidence in someone, have confidence, lose confidence, full confidence

seguridad, confianza en sí mismo

Sensación de que puedes hacer las cosas bien y afrontar situaciones difíciles.

En inglés sencillo: The feeling that you can do things well and handle difficult situations.

• She speaks with confidence.
• Practice helped him gain confidence.
• Did the interview damage your confidence?

Sinónimos: self-assurance, self-belief

Antónimos: insecurity

Expresiones frecuentes: build confidence, with confidence, lack confidence