Spanish Conversation · Level 74
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Spanish word
lealtad
Pronunciation
IPA/lealˈtað/
Meaning
- feminine nounloyalty
Example
Su lealtad hacia su familia es evidente.
His loyalty to his family is evident.
More examples
Los empleados deben mostrar lealtad hacia la empresa.
Employees should show loyalty to the company.
Core concept
Devoted fidelity and allegiance shown over time.
Common phrases
mostrar lealtad
show loyalty
lealtad hacia
loyalty to
falta de lealtad
lack of loyalty
Similar words
fidelidad: Remains personally faithful to a partner or belief, maintaining devotion.
confianza: Trusts and relies on someone, expecting them to be dependable.
compromiso: Upholds agreed promises or duties, acting from a sense of responsibility.
solidaridad: Offers practical help to peers in need, showing shared concern and support.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad de mantener fidelidad y apoyo constante hacia alguien o algo, especialmente en momentos difíciles.
Word origin
Derived from leal plus -dad, where leal traces to Old French leial/loial and beyond to Latin legalis, yielding an abstract noun meaning loyalty or allegiance.
Usage tips
- In relationship contexts fidelidad often denotes personal faithfulness, while lealtad commonly highlights allegiance to people, groups, or causes and frequently collocates with hacia or a.