Italian Expression · Intermediate
affidarsi a
to rely on / to trust in
Pronunciation: af-fi-DAR-si a
Meaning
To depend on someone or something with confidence.
Example
Dobbiamo affidarci alle sue competenze.
We must rely on his expertise.
Practice tips
- Practice affidarsi a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.