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acto de fe
/ˈak.to ðe fe/
act of faith
Su decisión de invertir en el proyecto fue un acto de fe en el equipo.
His decision to invest in the project was an act of faith in the team.
formal
An action taken based on trust or belief, often without tangible proof.
El científico publicó su teoría sin evidencia sólida, un acto de fe en su intuición.
The scientist published his theory without solid evidence, an act of faith in his intuition.
Invertir en una startup es un acto de fe en el futuro.
Investing in a startup is an act of faith in the future.
Commonly used in religious, financial, or personal contexts to describe trust in the unknown or unproven.
Collocations
acto de fe ciegoblind act of faithacto de fe inquebrantableunshakable act of faith
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'acto de fe' when describing actions taken on trust or belief, not for general confidence. For example, 'confiar en alguien' (to trust someone) is different from 'hacer un acto de fe' (to take an act of faith).
Gold Rule
Faith vs. Trust
'Acto de fe' implies belief without proof, often in a spiritual or metaphorical sense. For trust in a person or system, use 'confianza' or 'creer en'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'actus fidei', where 'actus' means 'action' and 'fidei' is the genitive form of 'fides' (faith). The phrase entered Spanish through ecclesiastical Latin during the Middle Ages, particularly in theological contexts.
Usage Notes
Often used in contexts where trust or belief is required despite lack of evidence, such as religious devotion, personal relationships, or speculative investments. Avoid using it in contexts where literal 'faith' is not implied.
Word Breakdown
acto
action or deed
nounde
of
prepositionfe
faith
nounDiccionario Español-Inglés