English–Spanish
“mistrust” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈθelo/
Example
Ella mostró recelo hacia el desconocido.
She showed mistrust toward the stranger.
How to say “mistrust” in Spanish
“Mistrust” in Spanish is recelo.
A wary reserve that keeps one observant but not accusatory.
Example sentences with recelo
Al principio sentí recelo ante sus exageraciones.
At first I felt mistrust toward his exaggerations.
Tips for using recelo
- Use recelo to describe a personal, cautious suspicion; for stronger, sustained distrust prefer desconfianza.
Other Spanish words for “mistrust”
Desconfío de sus intenciones.
I mistrust his intentions.