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    Pérfido (en. Perfidious)

    ˈpeɾ.fi.ðo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Acting with deceit and disloyalty.
    His perfidious behavior led him to lose his friends' trust.
    Su comportamiento pérfido lo llevó a perder la confianza de sus amigos.
    Being cruel or wicked in one's actions.
    The perfidious villain planned a surprise attack.
    El pérfido villano planeaba atacar por sorpresa.
    Describes a person who is untrustworthy.
    I never imagined that someone so perfidious could hurt me.
    Nunca imaginé que alguien tan pérfido pudiera hacerme daño.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'perfidus', which means traitor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be perfidious
    to be disloyal or treacherous in actions.
    ser pérfido
    perfidious acts
    actions that demonstrate deception or betrayal.
    actos pérfidos

    Related Words

    perfidy
    act of betrayal or disloyalty.
    perfidia
    perjury
    falsehood in a testimony or oath.
    perjurio
    ingratitude
    lack of gratitude, often related to betrayal.
    ingratitud

    Slang Meanings

    A person who deceives their friends.
    That guy is perfidious, he only cares about himself.
    Ese tipo es un pérfido, solo se preocupa por sí mismo.
    Someone who acts treacherously in romantic relationships.
    Don't talk to me about him, he's perfidious in love.
    No me hables de él, es un pérfido en el amor.