Infiel (en. Unfaithful)

/inˈfjel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who is not loyal or who betrays the trust of another.
His infidelity caused a lot of pain in the relationship.
Su infidelidad causó mucho dolor en la relación.
Used to describe someone who is not faithful to a belief or a cause.
The unfaithful soldier abandoned his army at the crucial moment.
El soldado infiel abandonó a su ejército en el momento crucial.
A person who deceives their partner in a loving relationship.
She discovered that her husband was unfaithful and decided to separate.
Descubrió que su esposo era infiel y tomó la decisión de separarse.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'infidelis', which means 'not faithful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be unfaithful
To act disloyally in a relationship.
ser infiel
marital infidelity
Deception in the matrimonial sphere.
infidelidad conyugal
unfaithful by nature
A person who tends to be permanently disloyal.
infiel por naturaleza

Related Words

fidelity
Loyalty or devotion to a person or cause.
fidelidad
loyal
One who acts with fidelity and commitment.
leal
betrayal
Act of being unfaithful to someone in whom trust is placed.
traición

Slang Meanings

Lover
The unfaithful often has a secret lover.
La infiel a menudo tiene un amante secreto.
Bad boy
He is the typical bad boy, known for being unfaithful.
Él es el típico chico malo, conocido por ser infiel.