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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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