Adulterio (en. Adultery)

/a.dulˈte.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A forbidden sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their legal partner.

Adultery can lead to legal consequences in some countries.

El adulterio puede llevar a consecuencias legales en algunos países.

Infidelity in marriage.

His discovery of adultery ended the relationship.

Su descubrimiento de adulterio rompió la relación.

Action of being unfaithful to a partner through a romantic link.

Adultery is considered an act of betrayal.

El adulterio es considerado un acto de traición.

From Latin 'adulterium', meaning 'infidelity'.

commit adultery

To carry out an act of marital infidelity.

cometer adulterio

discover an adultery

To learn that someone has been unfaithful.

descubrir un adulterio

forgiveness for adultery

Act of reconciling after being unfaithful.

perdón por adulterio

infidelity

Lack of loyalty or fidelity in a relationship.

infidelidad

disloyalty

Lack of loyalty to someone, especially in the context of a partner.

deslealtad

spouse

A person who is united to another in marriage.

cónyuge

Take a side step

He decided to take a side step and not be faithful to his wife.

Él decidió dar un paso al lado y no serle fiel a su esposa.

Play both sides

She was playing both sides without her partner knowing.

Ella estaba jugando a dos bandas sin que su pareja lo supiera.