Infieles (en. Unfaithful)

/inˈfjeles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to those people who are not faithful to their partners or commitments.
She discovered that her husband was unfaithful.
Ella descubrió que su esposo era infiel.
In a religious context, it can refer to those who do not follow the beliefs of a specific faith.
The infidels are considered those who do not share the same religion.
Los infieles son considerados como aquellos que no comparten la misma religión.

Etymology

From Latin 'infidelis', which means 'not faithful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be unfaithful
To act disloyally towards a partner or commitment.
ser infiel
unfaithful to the party
To not be loyal to the convictions of a group or political party.
infiel al partido
unfaithful heart
To describe someone who betrays love.
corazón infiel

Related Words

faithfulness
The quality of being faithful and loyal.
fidelidad
disloyalty
The action of not being loyal or faithful.
deslealtad
betrayal
The act of betraying someone or something.
traición

Slang Meanings

Deceiver
That guy is a deceiver; he's only looking to be unfaithful.
Ese tipo es un engañador, solo busca ser infiel.
Seducer
He has always been a seducer; he likes to conquer the unfaithful.
Siempre ha sido un seducidor, le gusta conquistar a infieles.