no desconfiar de él

no desconfiar de él(
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kohm
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(to not regard him with suspicion)
a. to not distrust him
No desconfío de él. Es solo que es tan áspero.I don't distrust him. It's just that he's so surly.
b. to not mistrust him
Es imposible no desconfiar de él porque es un verdadero chismoso.It's impossible not to mistrust him because he's a real gossip.
c. to not be suspicious of him
La policía no desconfiaba de él, pero él era el que había cometido el crimen.The police wasn't suspicious of him, but it was him who had committed the crime.
d. to trust him
Es mejor que no desconfíes de él. ¡Es tu hermano, por el amor de Dios!It's better if you trust him. It's your brother, for God's sake!
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(to not feel insecure about him)
a. to not doubt him
Anima a tu hijo y no desconfíes de él. Sacará buenas notas.Encourage your son and don't doubt him. He'll get good grades.
b. to have faith in him
Sergio le pidió a su entrenador que no desconfiara de él.Sergio asked his coach to have faith in him.
c. to not lack confidence in him
Emilio es tan profesional que no desconfía de él ninguno de sus clientes.Emilio is so professional that none of his clients lack confidence in him.
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