Kilo Lingo

/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

.

She discovered that her husband had been unfaithful to her.

.

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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This word is part of lesson 78.