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"Leal" is an adjective which is often translated as "loyal", and "fiel" is an adjective which is often translated as "faithful". Learn more about the difference between "leal" and "fiel" below.
leal(
leh
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ahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (backer)
a. loyal supporter
Los leales al presidente han atrincherado el palacio.The president's loyal supporters have barricaded the palace.
fiel(
fyehl
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
3. (religious)
a. believer
El pastor pidió a cada fiel unirse a él en una oración especial.The pastor asked every believer to join him in a special prayer.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (on scales)
los fieles
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (religious)
a. faithful
Los fieles acuden todos los domingos a la iglesia.The faithful attend church every Sunday.
