leal
loyal, faithful, true
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/liˈal/
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Cultural Note
Loyalty is historically significant in Portuguese culture. Lisbon's official motto is 'Mui Nobre e Sempre Leal' (Most Noble and Always Loyal), and lealdade (loyalty) features prominently in the medieval tradition of Portuguese honor codes.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é um amigo leal, posso sempre contar com ele.
He's a loyal friend, I can always count on him.
A cidade de Lisboa é chamada de 'mui nobre e sempre leal.'
The city of Lisbon is called 'most noble and always loyal.'
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | leais |
| masculine_plural | leais |
| feminine_singular | leal |
| masculine_singular | leal |