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How to Say "unfaithful" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “unfaithful” is “infiel” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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Examples

Él le fue infiel a su esposa.

He was unfaithful to his wife.

No quiero ser infiel a mis principios.

I don't want to be disloyal to my principles.

One Word for Both Genders

This word doesn't change its ending for men or women. You use 'infiel' for both 'él' (he) and 'ella' (she).

Avoid 'infiela'

Mistake: “ella es infiela”

Correction: ella es infiel

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