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“distrust” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deskonˈfjanθa/

Example

Muestra desconfianza hacia los desconocidos.

He shows distrust toward strangers.

Illustration for desconfianza (distrust)

How to say “distrust” in Spanish

“Distrust” in Spanish is desconfianza.

A handshake that stops before contact.

Full entry for desconfianza: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with desconfianza

Su desconfianza aumentó después de la estafa.

His distrust increased after the scam.

Tips for using desconfianza

  • Common collocations are mostrar desconfianza and tener desconfianza hacia, and speakers often add a reason after those phrases.

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