fiel

[fi.ˈɛl]

adjectivepl: fiéis

faithful, loyal, true

1. Loyal and steadfast in affection or allegiance

She remained faithful to her husband throughout their marriage.

Ela permaneceu fiel ao seu marido durante todo o casamento.

2. Accurate and true to the original

This is a faithful reproduction of the original painting.

Esta é uma reprodução fiel da pintura original.

3. Reliable and dependable

He is a faithful friend who always keeps his promises.

Ele é um amigo fiel que sempre cumpre suas promessas.

NYC Slang

ride or die

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General Brazilian

fiel

Standard usage across all Brazil

Portugal

fiel

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

fiel como um cão - faithful as a dog (extremely loyal)

ser fiel à memória de alguém - to be true to someone's memory

fiel depositário - faithful custodian (legal term)

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