Italian Phrase
Mostra fiducia e impegno.
Meaning
Literally, ‘Show confidence and commitment.’ It’s a motivational prompt urging someone to act with self‑assurance and dedication.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to encourage a colleague, a teammate, a student, or even yourself to approach a task with belief in one’s abilities and a willingness to work hard. It works well in professional meetings, sports coaching, or personal pep‑talks.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mostrafiduciaeimpegno
Imperative (Mostra)
‘Mostra’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘mostrare’ (to show). It is used to give a direct command or encouragement.
Nouns (fiducia, impegno)
Both ‘fiducia’ (confidence, trust) and ‘impegno’ (commitment, effort) are feminine singular nouns that follow the verb directly.
Coordinating conjunction (e)
‘e’ simply links the two nouns, meaning ‘and’.
🗨In Conversation
Mostra fiducia e impegno.
Show confidence and commitment.
Certo, lo farò al meglio!
Sure, I’ll do my best!
✕Common Mistakes
Mostri fiducia e impegno.
‘Mostri’ is the second‑person singular present indicative, not the imperative. Use ‘Mostra’ for a command.
Mostra fiducie e impegno.
‘Fiducie’ is not an Italian word; the correct noun is ‘fiducia’.
Mostra fiducia e impegni.
‘Impegni’ is the plural noun; the phrase calls for the singular ‘impegno’ to match the structure.
↔Alternatives
Dimostra fiducia e dedizione.
Demonstrate confidence and dedication.
Mostra sicurezza e impegno.
Show confidence and commitment.
Sii fiducioso e impegnati.
Be confident and get involved.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, the imperative can sound strong, so it’s common to soften it with ‘per favore’, ‘per piacere’ or a friendly tone. For example, ‘Mostra fiducia e impegno, per favore.’ This keeps the encouragement polite while still being clear.