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    Delató (en. Betrayed)

    /de.laˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To reveal information about someone's behavior, often in a legal or betrayal context.
    The witness informed on the suspect during the trial.
    El testigo delató al sospechoso durante el juicio.
    To inform authorities about the illegality of another person's conduct.
    The lady reported the theft to the police.
    La señora delató el robo al policía.
    To accuse someone of a reprehensible act.
    The colleague reported his dishonest behavior.
    El compañero delató su conducta deshonesta.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'delatar', which comes from the Latin 'delatare', meaning 'to reveal or denounce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to inform on someone
    To report against another person, often implying betrayal.
    delatar a alguien
    to reveal a secret
    To disclose confidential or withheld information.
    delatar un secreto

    Related Words

    informant
    A person who informs on or denounces someone.
    delator
    report
    The action of reporting a crime or infraction to the authorities.
    denuncia

    Slang Meanings

    Snitch
    That person is a snitch; he always informs on his friends.
    Esa persona es un chivato, siempre delata a sus amigos.
    Rat
    The rat notified the police about the plan.
    El soplón avisó a la policía sobre el plan.