Traídos (en. Brought)

/trai̯ðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The traídos are those who have been transported or taken from one place to another against their will.
The traídos in this story are characters who suffer because of betrayal.
Los traídos en esta historia son personajes que sufren a causa de la traición.
In a legal context, the traídos can refer to goods that have been stolen.
The traídos were identified and restitution was carried out.
Se identificaron los traídos y se procedió a su restitución.
verb
The act of moving or transporting something without authorization.
The group was dedicated to trafficking in illicit goods.
El grupo se dedicaba a traídos de mercancía ilícita.

Etymology

From the verb 'traer' in its participle form 'traído', with a context more related to the loss of consent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be dragged by the hair
It refers to a situation that is forced or unnatural.
ser traído de los pelos
Brought to life
It means something that has been revived or restored.
traído a la vida
I don't want to be dragged
It expresses the desire not to be manipulated or used by others.
no quiero ser traído

Related Words

Bring
The act of carrying something to a specific place.
traer
To take away
Taking something from someone in an illegal manner.
sustraer
Theft
The act of taking something that does not belong to one.
robo

Slang Meanings

In the context of romantic betrayals, it refers to people who are caught being unfaithful.
That guy is a traído, he got involved with his friend's girlfriend.
Ese tipo es un traído, se metió con la novia de su amigo.
It can refer to a group of people taken to a place without their consent.
That party was a total drag, I didn't want anyone to go.
Esa fiesta fue un traído total, no quería que nadie fuese.