lealtad
/lealˈtad/masculine
The Spanish word for loyalty is lealtad.
Lealtad is a noun used to express faithfulness or devotion to a person, a cause or a nation.
Meaning: faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lealtad is feminine. It is derived from the adjective leal, which means loyal.
How do you pronounce it?
/lealˈtad/
Did you know?
- The word lealtad is a doublet of legalidad, meaning 'legality'. Both words share the same root and evolved from the Latin word for 'law'.
- While English uses 'loyalty' for both people and brands, Spanish speakers use lealtad more for interpersonal honor and fidelidad for customer or brand loyalty.
- In Spanish, lealtad differs from fidelidad. While fidelidad often refers to marital or romantic faithfulness, lealtad describes a commitment to a code of honor or a leader.
Examples in context
- ¿Dudas de mi lealtad?You doubt my loyalty?This example is useful for asking if someone doubts the speaker's lealtad.Tatoeba #1501357 by marcelostockle, translation #1526484 by pauldhunt
- Yo le prometí mi lealtad.I pledged my loyalty to him.This example shows how to say someone pledged their lealtad to another person.Tatoeba #6853766 by albrusgher, translation #260801 by CH
- Yo solo exijo vuestra completa lealtad.I only demand your complete loyalty.This example is useful for expressing a demand for complete lealtad.Tatoeba #2929396 by marcelostockle, translation #2929397 by marcelostockle
- Un verdadero líder valora la lealtad de su equipo.A true leader values the loyalty of their team.
- Como empleados, debemos demostrar fidelidad hacia nuestra empresa.As employees, we must show loyalty to our company.
- La constancia es la base de la lealtad mutua en cualquier relación.Constancy is the foundation for mutual loyalty in any relationship.
- Reconozco tu lealtad, carnal. Gracias por estar siempre ahí.I appreciate your loyalty, bro. Thanks for always being there.
- En este equipo, el compañerismo y la lealtad son fundamentales para alcanzar nuestros objetivos.In this team, camaraderie and loyalty are essential to achieving our goals.
- Entre nosotros, la mano lava la mano. Siempre contarás con mi lealtad.Between us, the hand washes the hand. You will always have my loyalty.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their friendship.
- SofíaValoro mucho tu lealtad, Javier.I value your loyalty very much, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía. Yo también te aprecio.Thank you, Sofía. I appreciate you too.
- SofíaLa lealtad es la base de todo.Loyalty is the basis of everything.
- JavierTienes toda la razón.You are absolutely right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loyalty” translations and entries lealtad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lealtad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
