B1 — Intermediateadjective
leale
loyal, fair, straightforward
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fedeleonestosincerorettocorretto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
slealetraditorefalsodoppiodisonesto
Usage note
'Leale' emphasises playing fair and being straight with people (sportsmanship/fairness sense). 'Fedele' is more about devotion over time. 'Onesto' and 'retto' add a moral uprightness angle. 'Corretto' means fair and proper in conduct.
Example
"Tra amici ci vuole lealtà: un amico leale non ti tradisce mai."
"Among friends, loyalty is essential: a loyal friend never betrays you."
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