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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