/konfiðenˈθjal/
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Translation
confidential
Word origin
From confidencia ('confidence, a secret'), from Latin confidentia, based on confidere ('to trust fully'), formed from con- plus fidere ('to trust'). The same root gives English 'confide' and 'fidelity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- confidere
- English cognates
- confide, fidelity
Grammar
Masc pluralconfidenciales
Examples
estrictamente .
This information is strictly confidential.
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They signed a confidential agreement before the meeting.
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The doctor keeps his patients' confidential data safe.
, repitas.
I am telling you in confidence, do not repeat it.
¿ ?
Can I handle this matter confidentially?
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