trust implicitly

[trʌst ɪmˈplɪsɪtli]
verb phrase
confiar implicitamente
1. to have complete and absolute confidence in someone or something without any doubt or questioning
I trust implicitly in my doctor's medical expertise.
Confio implicitamente na expertise médica do meu médico.
2. to believe completely in someone's honesty, reliability, and integrity without requiring proof or verification
She trusts implicitly in her best friend's loyalty.
Ela confia implicitamente na lealdade de sua melhor amiga.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe deep personal relationships, professional relationships, and spiritual or religious faith. In Brazilian culture, implicit trust is often associated with close family bonds (laços familiares) and long-standing friendships. In American context, it's frequently used in professional settings to describe confidence in leaders, experts, or institutions.
NYC Slang
trust someone 100%
Synonyms / Sinônimos
trust completelytrust absolutelytrust unreservedlyhave complete confidence inbelieve in wholeheartedly
Antonyms / Antônimos
distrustdoubtquestionsuspectbe skeptical of

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
confiar implicitamente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
confiar de olhos fechados
colloquial alternative meaning 'to trust with eyes closed'
São Paulo
confiar implicitamente
formal business and professional context
Portugal
confiar implicitamente
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

confidencefaithbeliefreliancecredibilityintegrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

trust with one's life
take someone at their word
give someone the benefit of the doubt
have blind faith in
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