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feminine

/fideliˈðað/

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Translation

fidelity, loyalty, faithfulness

Word origin

From Latin fidelitas ('faithfulness'), from fidelis ('faithful'), from fides ('faith, trust').

Origin
Latin
Root
fidelitas
English cognates
fidelity, fealty

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfidelidades

Examples

cualquier .

Loyalty is the basis of any friendship.

.

The dog showed absolute faithfulness to its owner.

Valoro .

I really value the loyalty of my customers.

¿ ?

Does fidelity still exist in marriage?

.

He swore faithfulness to her until the end of his days.

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This word is part of lesson 100.