/inˈfjel/
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Translation
unfaithful, disloyal
Word origin
From Latin infidelis, from in- ('not') plus fidelis ('faithful'), from fides ('faith'). The same root gives English 'infidel' and 'fidelity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- infidelis
- English cognates
- infidel, fidelity
Grammar
Masc pluralinfieles
Examples
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She discovered that her husband had been unfaithful to her.
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I would never forgive a disloyal friend.
¿ ?
Do you think he has been unfaithful?
novela .
The novel tells the story of an unfaithful wife.
desprecio.
They treated the unbelievers with contempt.
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