lealtad

lay-ahl-TAHD

nounfB1

loyalty?faithfulness to a person, organization, or idea,faithfulness?staying true to a promise or partner

Also:allegiance?formal or political loyalty,devotion?deep commitment

📝 In Action

La lealtad de un perro a su dueño es asombrosa.

A dog's loyalty to its owner is amazing.

Puso a prueba su lealtad al pedirle que guardara el secreto.

He tested her loyalty by asking her to keep the secret.

Jurar lealtad a la bandera es un acto solemne.

To swear allegiance to the flag is a solemn act.

Word Connections

Synonyms

fidelidad (fidelity, faithfulness)
compromiso (commitment)

Antonyms

traición (betrayal)
deslealtad (disloyalty)

Common Collocations

prueba de lealtad – test of loyalty
mostrar lealtad – to show loyalty
lealtad incondicional – unconditional loyalty

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Remember that 'lealtad' is a feminine noun, so you must always use the feminine articles: 'la lealtad' or 'una lealtad'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'de' instead of 'a'

Mistake: "Lealtad de la empresa."

Correction: Lealtad a la empresa. (Loyalty to the company). Spanish generally uses the preposition 'a' (to) when specifying the target of the loyalty.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Adjective Form

To describe someone as loyal, use the adjective 'leal.' Example: 'Es un amigo muy leal' (He is a very loyal friend).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: lealtad

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'lealtad'?

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Word Family

leal(loyal) - adjective

deslealtad(disloyalty) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'He is loyal'?

You use the adjective 'leal.' You would say: 'Él es leal.' Remember that 'leal' is used for both masculine and feminine people.

¿Es 'lealtad' un concepto abstracto?

Sí, 'lealtad' es un sustantivo abstracto, lo que significa que nombra una idea o cualidad en lugar de una cosa física.