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    Perfidia (en. Perfidy)

    /peɾˈfi.ðja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It is the act of being disloyal or treacherous.
    The perfidy of his best friend hurt him deeply.
    La perfidia de su mejor amigo le dolió profundamente.
    The quality of being traitorous or unfaithful.
    The perfidy of the traitors was exposed before everyone.
    La perfidia de los traidores fue expuesta ante todos.
    Act of deceit with malice.
    His perfidy was revealed when the truth came out.
    Su perfidia quedó al descubierto cuando se reveló la verdad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perfidia', which means betrayal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act with perfidy
    To act in a deceptive or disloyal manner.
    actuar con perfidia
    perfidy of a friend
    Betrayal committed by someone considered close.
    perfidia de un amigo
    there is no perfidy without reason
    Every act of betrayal has a motivation behind it.
    no hay perfidia sin razón

    Related Words

    traitor
    A person who commits betrayal.
    traidor
    disloyal
    One who is not loyal.
    desleal
    deceptive
    One who leads to error or confusion.
    engañoso

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected betrayal.
    That was a total perfidy, I didn’t see it coming.
    Esa fue una perfidia total, no lo vi venir.
    Disloyalty in a relationship.
    It was from that person you considered an ally, but they showed their perfidy.
    Era de esa persona a la que considerabas como un aliado, pero mostró su perfidia.