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    Pérfida (en. Perfidious)

    ˈpeɾ.fi.ða

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is disloyal or treacherous.
    Her perfidious attitude surprised everyone at the meeting.
    Su actitud pérfida sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
    Refers to someone who is untrustworthy.
    She is a perfidious friend, always speaking ill of others.
    Es una amiga pérfida, siempre habla mal de los demás.
    Indicates hidden or dishonest action.
    The perfidious plans of his adversary were revealed.
    Los planes pérfidos de su adversario fueron revelados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perfidus', meaning traitor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act in a perfidious manner
    To behave in a treacherous way.
    actuar de manera pérfida
    perfidious soul
    A person with bad intentions.
    alma pérfida
    perfidious intention
    A hidden plan or desire to cause harm.
    intención pérfida

    Related Words

    perfidy
    Betrayal or disloyalty.
    perfidie
    falsehood
    Quality of being false or deceptive.
    falsedad
    disloyalty
    Quality of being disloyal.
    deslealtad

    Slang Meanings

    Treacherous in a friendship context.
    Don't trust him, he is very perfidious.
    No te fíes de él, es muy pérfido.
    Someone who betrays you without warning.
    That person is perfidious; you never know when they will let you down.
    Esa persona es pérfida, nunca sabes cuándo te va a fallar.