Spanish Conversation · Level 184
15 words
Spanish word
traicionar
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾai̯θjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbetray
Example
Si me traicionas, nunca te perdonaré.
If you betray me, I'll never forgive you.
More examples
No vuelvas a traicionar mi confianza.
Don't betray my trust again.
Core concept
Handing a friend's secret to an enemy.
Common phrases
traicionar a alguien
betray someone
traicionar la confianza
betray trust
traicionar a un amigo
betray a friend
Similar words
engañar: Misleads someone with lies or deceit so they accept something false.
decepcionar: Disappoints someone by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
fallar: Fails to fulfill a promise or duty, causing trouble or inconvenience.
Definition in Spanish
Actuar en contra de la lealtad o la confianza de otra persona, perjudicándola o entregando su información a sus adversarios.
Word origin
From Latin tradere 'to hand over', originally meaning 'deliver', which extended to handing allies or information to enemies and so came to mean betray.
Usage tips
- Me has traicionado is a strong accusation, while me fallaste or no cumpliste express milder disappointment.