B2 Collocation Formal

Inspirar confianza

To inspire trust

Meaning

To create a feeling of reliability and belief.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'inspirar confianza' is often linked to being 'formal' (serious/reliable). In Mexico, trust is often built through 'trato' (personal interaction). Argentines value 'ser de fiar' (being reliable) as a synonym for inspiring trust. In Colombia, 'inspirar confianza' is often used in business to establish long-term relationships.

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Focus on the 'Me'

Always remember to use the indirect object pronoun (me, te, le) to say who is feeling the trust.

Meaning

To create a feeling of reliability and belief.

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Focus on the 'Me'

Always remember to use the indirect object pronoun (me, te, le) to say who is feeling the trust.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

El nuevo gerente realmente ______ confianza a todo el equipo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: inspira

We need the third-person singular present tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

El nuevo gerente realmente ______ confianza a todo el equipo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: inspira

We need the third-person singular present tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can say 'Ese plan no me inspira confianza' (That plan doesn't inspire trust).

Related Phrases

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Ser de fiar

synonym

To be reliable

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Dar buena espina

similar

To give a good vibe

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