What is the Spanish word for "rely"?

Learn how to say "rely" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rely

Spanish

confiar

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Alternative translations of "rely"

depender

Examples of how to use "rely" in Spanish

English
You can always rely on me for help.
Spanish
Siempre puedes contar conmigo para ayudar.
English
I rely on my notes every day.
Spanish
Confío en mis notas todos los días.
English
She relied on him last week.
Spanish
Ella confió en él la semana pasada.
English
They are relying on the bus.
Spanish
Ellos están confiando en el autobús.
English
We have relied on email for months.
Spanish
Hemos confiado en el correo electrónico durante meses.

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