How do you say "unreliable" in Spanish (Latin America)?

poco confiable

Adjective Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "unreliable" is poco confiable.

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Pronunciation

Break "poco confiable" into PO-ko ko-NFIA-ble and say it fairly fast and even, since Latin American Spanish keeps a steady rhythm on each syllable.

Grammar notes

poco confiable is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

El auto viejo no es confiable.

The old car is unreliable.

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How to remember poco confiable

Think of the closest English word that rhymes loosely with "poco confiable" and bridge it mentally to "unreliable".

Questions about poco confiable

How do you pronounce poco confiable?

Break "poco confiable" into PO-ko ko-NFIA-ble and say it fairly fast and even, since Latin American Spanish keeps a steady rhythm on each syllable.

Is poco confiable formal or casual?

poco confiable is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is poco confiable used in Spanish (Latin America)?

poco confiable is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: El auto viejo no es confiable. (The old car is unreliable.).

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