fidelidad
“fidelidad” means “loyalty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
loyalty, faithfulness
Also: allegiance, constancy
📝 In Action
El perro es un símbolo de fidelidad.
A1The dog is a symbol of loyalty.
La fidelidad es la base de un matrimonio feliz.
B1Faithfulness is the foundation of a happy marriage.
Los empleados mostraron su fidelidad a la empresa durante la crisis.
B2The employees showed their loyalty to the company during the crisis.
fidelity, accuracy
Also: closeness
📝 In Action
Este altavoz tiene una alta fidelidad de sonido.
B2This speaker has high sound fidelity (Hi-Fi).
La película destaca por su fidelidad histórica.
B2The movie stands out for its historical accuracy.
Es difícil mantener la fidelidad al texto original al traducir poesía.
C1It is difficult to maintain faithfulness to the original text when translating poetry.
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Words that translate to "fidelidad" in Spanish:
accuracy→allegiance→closeness→constancy→faithfulness→fidelity→loyalty→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: fidelidad
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'high fidelity sound'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'fidelitas,' which comes from 'fides' (faith). It shares the same root as words like 'confidence' and 'faith.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'fidelidad' only for romantic relationships?
No! While it's very common for romance, you can use it for loyalty to a brand, a king, a friend, or even how accurate a translation is.
What's the difference between 'fidelidad' and 'lealtad'?
'Fidelidad' often implies staying true to a specific promise or person (like in a marriage). 'Lealtad' is broader and often refers to a sense of duty or standing by someone even when things get tough.
How do you say 'loyalty card' in a store?
Most stores call it a 'tarjeta de puntos' (points card) or 'tarjeta de fidelización'.