loyal

S2 W1

BrE /ˈləʊɪəl/ AmE /ˈloɪəl/

adjective en → es

1 FAITHFUL [attributive], [predicative] A2

faithful to someone or something; supporting them in difficult times

leal, fiel

  • be loyal to somebody/something

Collocations loyal friend · loyal customer

  • She has been a loyal supporter of the company.

    Ha sido una leal defensora de la empresa.

2 TRUSTWORTHY [attributive], [predicative] B1

reliable and trustworthy; can be trusted to keep secrets or promises

confiable, digno de confianza

  • be loyal to somebody/something

Collocations loyal employee · loyal partner

  • He is a loyal and trustworthy friend.

    Es un amigo leal y de confianza.

1 LOYALTY [uncountable] B2

the quality of being loyal; devotion to someone or something

lealtad, fidelidad

  • show loyalty to somebody/something

Collocations loyalty to a cause · loyalty to a leader

  • He showed great loyalty to his country.

    Mostró gran lealtad a su país.