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    Delataba (en. Betrayed)

    /dela'taba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To inform someone about an action or crime committed by another person.
    The witness was informing on the criminal during the trial.
    El testigo delataba al criminal durante el juicio.
    To reveal or make evident something that was hidden.
    His attitude revealed that he was nervous.
    Su actitud delataba que estaba nervioso.
    To report or accuse someone of something.
    The classmate informed on his friend out of envy.
    El compañero delataba a su amigo por envidia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'delatar', which comes from the Latin 'delatare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to inform on someone
    To inform about the actions of another person.
    delatar a alguien
    to reveal a secret
    To reveal information that was kept confidential.
    delatar un secreto
    to be reported
    To be accused or reported by someone else.
    ser delatado

    Related Words

    denunciation
    The act of informing on someone.
    delación
    informant
    A person who informs on others.
    delatador
    informer
    Synonym for informant, a person who reports a crime.
    delator

    Slang Meanings

    To make an anonymous report.
    Sometimes people prefer to inform without giving their name.
    A veces la gente prefiere delatar sin dar su nombre.
    To snitch on someone.
    Don't be a snitch, don't inform on me.
    No seas chivato, no me delates.