A2 — Elementaryadjective
fedele
faithful, loyal, devoted
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
lealedevotoaffidabilecostantefidato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
infedeletraditoreslealefalsovolubile
Usage note
'Fedele' implies consistent loyalty (also used for faithful translation/reproduction). 'Leale' focuses on fairness in loyalty. 'Devoto' has a religious or deeply emotional tone. 'Fidato' means trusted and reliable. 'Costante' emphasises consistency over time.
Example
"Il cane è sempre stato considerato l'animale più fedele all'uomo."
"The dog has always been considered the most faithful animal to humans."
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