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/ˈfjable/
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Able to be trusted, whether a person, tool or piece of information.
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Examples

  • La directora busca colaboradores fiables.
    The director is looking for dependable colleagues.
  • Una batería fiable evita sorpresas.
    A reliable battery prevents surprises.
  • No compartas información que no sea fiable.
    Do not share information that is not reliable.
  • Los datos no son lo bastante fiables.
    The data is not reliable enough.
  • El vecino resultó ser un testigo fiable.
    The neighbour proved to be a reliable witness.

Similar words

exacto
seguro
veraz
honrado
eficaz
sólido
creíble
confiable
leal
íntegro

Meanings

Trustworthy person

adjective
trust
neutral
Can be relied on to act honestly and keep commitments.

Examples

  • Necesitamos una persona fiable para cuidar la casa.
    We need a trustworthy person to look after the house.
  • Siempre cumple sus promesas; es muy fiable.
    He always keeps his promises; he is very dependable.
  • El vecino resultó ser un testigo fiable.
    The neighbour proved to be a reliable witness.
  • La directora busca colaboradores fiables.
    The director is looking for dependable colleagues.
  • Parece simpático, pero ¿es fiable?
    He seems friendly, but is he trustworthy?

Similar words

leal
honrado
confiable
íntegro

Reliable performance

adjective
performance
neutral
Works consistently and produces dependable results.

Examples

  • Este coche es fiable incluso en viajes largos.
    This car is reliable even on long journeys.
  • Buscamos un método fiable de medición.
    We need a reliable measurement method.
  • El sistema dejó de ser fiable tras la avería.
    The system stopped being reliable after the fault.
  • Es una herramienta fiable para el trabajo diario.
    It is a dependable tool for daily work.
  • Una batería fiable evita sorpresas.
    A reliable battery prevents surprises.

Similar words

seguro
confiable
eficaz
sólido

Credible information

adjective
information
neutral
Is likely to be accurate and free of significant error.

Examples

  • Los datos no son lo bastante fiables.
    The data is not reliable enough.
  • Necesitamos una fuente fiable para confirmar la noticia.
    We need a reliable source to confirm the news.
  • Su relato parecía fiable, pero faltaban pruebas.
    His account seemed credible, but evidence was lacking.
  • La cifra es fiable porque se revisó dos veces.
    The figure is reliable because it was checked twice.
  • No compartas información que no sea fiable.
    Do not share information that is not reliable.

Similar words

fidedigno
veraz
creíble
exacto

Etymology

Formed from fiar, “to trust”, plus -ble, “able to be”.

FAQ

What does fiable mean?

Trustworthy, dependable or accurate, depending on what it describes.

Can it describe a person?

Yes, someone who can be trusted.

Can it describe a machine?

Yes, if it works consistently.

Can it describe data?

Yes, if the data is credible and accurate.

What is its origin?

From fiar, “to trust”, and -ble.

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