faithful

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BrE /ˈfeɪθfəl/ AmE /ˈfeɪθfəl/

adjective en → es

1 LOYAL [attributive], [predicative] B1

loyal and devoted to a person, organization, or cause

leal, fiel

  • be faithful to somebody/something

Collocations faithful friend · faithful supporter

  • He was a faithful member of the church.

    Él fue un miembro fiel de la iglesia.

2 TRUTHFUL [attributive], [predicative] B1

accurate and reliable, especially in reporting facts or events

preciso, exacto

  • be faithful to something

Collocations faithful account · faithful record

  • The book gives a faithful account of the events.

    El libro ofrece un relato preciso de los eventos.

3 RELIGIOUS [attributive], [predicative] B1

believing in and devoted to God or religion

creyente, religioso

  • be faithful

Collocations faithful believer · faithful worshipper

  • She is a very faithful Christian.

    Ella es una cristiana muy creyente.

4 DUTIFUL [attributive], [predicative] B2

dutiful and obedient, especially in the context of a relationship or marriage

fidelidad en una relación

  • be faithful to somebody

Collocations faithful partner · faithful spouse

  • He has been a faithful husband for 30 years.

    Ha sido un marido fiel durante 30 años.