Leal (en. Loyal)

/le-al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows loyalty and faithfulness.
He is a loyal friend who is always by my side.
Es un amigo leal que siempre está a mi lado.
That is honest and sincere.
A loyal witness will not lie in court.
Un testigo leal no mentirá en el juicio.
That fulfills its commitments.
The employee is loyal to the company and works with dedication.
El empleado es leal a la empresa y trabaja con dedicación.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'legalis', which means 'legal', 'just'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

loyal to something
Faithful or committed to a cause or person.
leal a algo
to be loyal
To demonstrate loyalty and faithfulness.
ser leal
loyal in friendship
To be a true friend, one who can be trusted.
leal en amistad

Related Words

loyalty
The quality of being loyal.
lealtad
faithfulness
The devotion or commitment to what is considered just or right.
fidelidad
honesty
The quality of being honest and sincere.
honestidad

Slang Meanings

To be loyal like a dog
It is sometimes said that a loyal friend is like a dog: always with you.
A veces se dice que un amigo leal es como un perro: siempre está contigo.
Loyal to death
He promised to be loyal to death in all situations.
Prometió ser leal a muerte en todas las situaciones.