Meaning
faith, belief
- faith
- trust; confidence
- loyalty
- wedding ring
In a sentence
Ho perso la fede al mare l'estate scorsa.
I lost my wedding ring at the beach last summer.
Hai ancora fede in quello che dice?
Do you still have faith in what he says?
La sua fede negli amici non cambia mai.
Her faith in her friends never changes.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fede | feminine · singular |
| fedi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fede' for religious or deep personal belief; 'credenza' is more general (e.g., superstitions).
- Avoid 'fede' for 'trust' in people—use 'fiducia' instead (e.g., 'Ho fiducia in te').
- In Northern Italy, 'fede' can colloquially mean 'wedding ring' without specifying 'anello'.