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B1🧠 Personality

Italian word

leale

loyal, faithful, honest in relationships

Looks like

loyal

giving or showing firm and constant support

⚠️ The trap

True cognate. Note that 'fedele' also means loyal/faithful (closer to 'faithful'). 'Leale' emphasises fair-play and honesty. 'Fedele' emphasises devotion and fidelity.

To say "giving or showing firm and constant support" in Italian:

leale (true cognate of 'loyal')

"leale" in English means:

loyal, faithful, honest in relationships

Example

"È un amico leale — non ti tradirebbe mai."

"He is a loyal friend — he would never betray you."

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