Spanish word

traidor

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾaiˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountraitor

Example

No confío en él. Es un traidor.

I don't trust him; he's a traitor.

Illustration for traidor (traitor)

More examples

Descubrieron al traidor dentro del grupo.

They discovered the traitor in the group.

Core concept

Person who hands trusted allies over to an enemy.

Common phrases

  • ser un traidor

    be a traitor

  • traidor a la patria

    traitor to one's country

  • actuar como un traidor

    act as a traitor

Similar words

traición: Deliberate breach of trust or promise that harms those who relied on it.
infidelidad: Romantic or marital cheating that violates fidelity and commitment.
deslealtad: Failure to remain loyal to a team, organization, or friend.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que rompe la confianza o la lealtad de quienes confiaron en ella.

Word origin

From Latin traditor, from tradere "to hand over", originally meaning "one who delivers" and later "one who betrays".

Usage tips

  • Traidor is a strong moral accusation in Spanish, so for less severe disloyalty use desleal or infiel to avoid sounding extreme.

Other meanings

  • betrayernoun

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