Traicion (en. Betrayal)

/tɾaiˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Act of betraying someone.

The betrayal by his best friend hurt him deeply.

La traición de su mejor amigo le dolió profundamente.

Disloyalty towards an ally or companion.

Betrayal in war can be fatal.

La traición en la guerra puede ser fatal.

From Latin 'traditio', meaning delivery or betrayal.

betrayal of the homeland

Act of treachery against the country.

traición a la patria

betray someone's trust

Breaking the trust placed in someone.

traicionar la confianza

suffer a betrayal

Experiencing disloyalty or disillusionment.

sufrir una traición

traitor

A person who commits treachery.

traidor

disloyal

Someone who is not loyal, who betrays.

desleal

perfidy

Disloyalty or betrayal of someone.

perfidia

Knife wound

He stabbed me in the back by speaking ill of me.

Me dio una cuchillada al hablar mal de mí.

Dog leg

That guy is a dog leg; he always betrays his friends.

Ese tipo es una pata de perro, siempre traiciona a sus amigos.