Bona fide literally means "in good faith" in Latin. When we use this phrase in English, it usually means "genuine".
The phrase 'bona fides' refers to good faith. One of its common uses is in the establishment of eligibility for employment. In essence, the employer asks for proof of an applicant's qualifications in the way of credentials, documentation, and references. Another of its common uses is in the posting of jobs. Employers need to be able to show that whether or not they succeeded, they conducted their hiring process in such a way as to attract the disabled, minorities, and veterans.
Est bona means "is good."
Bona vita in Latin is "good life"
Spes bona is Latin for "good hope".
Spes et Fides is Latin and means Hope and Faith (or Trust). wkruit@zeelandnet.nl
Bona isn't Spanish, "bona" is latin, i.e. "bona fide" in good faith.Ty
Bona is a Latin word meaning 'good'. It is the same in German
Trust but Verify
Where there is love there is faith.
buen provecho
good evening
'Fides quod fides' is the phrase. Fides means both trust and faith.