Spanish Conversation · Level 168
15 words
Spanish word
infidelidad
Pronunciation
IPA/infiðeliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouncheating
Example
Hablaron sobre la infidelidad durante la cena.
They talked about cheating during dinner.
More examples
Tras la confesión, la infidelidad quedó en evidencia.
After the confession, the cheating came to light.
Core concept
Torn photograph of a romantic couple.
Common phrases
confesión de infidelidad
confession of cheating
pruebas de infidelidad
evidence of cheating
Similar words
adulterio: Sexual relationship by a married person with someone other than their spouse.
traición: Betrayal of someone's trust or expectations that damages a personal relationship.
deslealtad: Lack of loyalty or honesty that breaks trust or a promise within a relationship or group.
aventura: Brief passionate romantic or sexual relationship outside an established partnership.
Definition in Spanish
Situación en la que una persona en una relación de pareja no es fiel afectiva o sexualmente a su compañera o compañero.
Word origin
From Latin infidelitas (in- "not" + fidelis "faithful"), with Spanish -idad forming an abstract noun meaning the state of not being faithful.
Usage tips
- Common expressions are ser infiel and cometer una infidelidad, and infidelidad covers both emotional and sexual breaches of fidelity while adulterio is more formal or legal.