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"Mistrust" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "desconfiar de", and "distrust" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "desconfiar de". Learn more about the difference between "mistrust" and "distrust" below.
mistrust(
mihs
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truhst
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to doubt)
a. desconfiar de
People learned to mistrust you because you're always spreading rumors.La gente aprendió a desconfiar de ti porque siempre estás esparciendo rumores.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la desconfianza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Juana's constant lies bred my mistrust in her.Las constantes mentiras de Juana provocaron mi desconfianza.
distrust(
dihs
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truhst
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. desconfiar de
Helen usually distrusts anyone who is so immediately generous.Helen normalmente desconfía de cualquier persona que es tan generosa de inmediato.
b. recelar de
James learned to distrust any promises made to him.James aprendió a recelar de cualquier promesa que le hagan.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (mistrust)
a. la desconfianza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The man agreed to come with us, but we could see the look of distrust on his face.El hombre aceptó acompañarnos, pero notamos la expresión de desconfianza en su cara.
b. el recelo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The coach's behavior toward the students had caused them to look upon him with distrust.El comportamiento del entrenador hacia los alumnos había provocado que lo miraran con recelo.
c. la falta de confianza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The governor makes no effort to conceal his distrust of the media.El gobernador no hace ningún esfuerzo para ocultar su falta de confianza en los medios.
