Portuguese

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Etymology

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From fiar +‎ -ável.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /fiˈa.vew/ [fɪˈa.veʊ̯], (faster pronunciation) /ˈfja.vew/ [ˈfja.veʊ̯]
 

  • Rhymes: (Portugal) -avɛl
  • Hyphenation: fi‧á‧vel

Adjective

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fiável m or f (plural fiáveis)

  1. reliable (fit to be relied on)
    Synonym: confiável