🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

infidelidad

Pronunciation / Transliteration: in.fi.ðe.liˈðað

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Infidelity/ˌɪn.fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Su infidelidad causó mucho dolor."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner.

    "Her infidelity led to the end of their marriage."
  2. 2

    Lack of faithfulness or loyalty, especially in a romantic context.

    "The scandal revealed his infidelity, shocking everyone who knew him."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'infidelity' originates from the Latin word 'infidelitas', which means 'unfaithfulness'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a general sense of unfaithfulness to a more specific connotation of betrayal in romantic relationships.

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