Spanish word

fidedigno

Pronunciation

IPA/fiðeˈðiɣno/

Meaning

  • adjectivereliable

Example

Este informe es fidedigno.

This report is reliable.

Illustration for fidedigno (reliable)

More examples

Aunque parezca veraz, ese artículo no es fidedigno.

Although it may seem true, that article is not reliable.

Core concept

Document corroborated by records and testimony.

Common phrases

  • información fidedigna

    reliable information

  • testimonio fidedigno

    reliable testimony

  • fuente fidedigna

    reliable source

Similar words

fiable: Dependable in performance and expected not to let users down.
confiable: Able to be trusted with tasks, duties, or responsibilities.
creíble: Presents information or testimony that seems believable.
veraz: Accurate and truthful, consistent with objective facts.

Definition in Spanish

Que merece confianza por estar respaldado por pruebas, por su veracidad o por la autoridad de su fuente, aplicado sobre todo a información, documentos y testimonios.

Word origin

It comes from Latin fides 'trust' plus dignus 'worthy', passing through medieval Latin to convey the sense 'worthy of trust'.

Usage tips

  • Although it resembles English dignified, fidedigno refers to information or documents supported by proof rather than to someone's dignified bearing.

Other meanings

  • credibleadjective
  • dependableadjective

Opposites

  • engañosodeceptiveadjective
  • fraudulentofraudulentadjective

Related words

  • fidedignidadreliabilitynoun
  • fidedignamentereliablyadverb

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