Traicionado (en. Betrayed)

/tɾai.θjaˈðo.n̪o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has been deceived or defrauded by someone trusted.
He felt betrayed by his best friend.
Se sintió traicionado por su mejor amigo.
One who has been a victim of a betrayal.
That person feels betrayed after what happened.
Esa persona se siente traicionada después de lo que sucedió.
When a country or group has betrayed its own people or allies.
The leader was betrayed by his own colleagues.
El líder fue traicionado por sus propios compañeros.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to betray', which comes from the Latin 'tradere' meaning to deliver or yield.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be betrayed
To feel that someone has broken trust.
estar traicionado
To feel betrayed
To experience emotional pain due to someone's betrayal.
sentirse traicionado
To betray someone
To cease being loyal or faithful to someone.
traicionar a alguien

Related Words

Treacherous
One who betrays or has the quality of betrayal.
traicionero
Betrayal
The act of betraying; disloyalty.
traición
Traitor
A person who betrays someone or something.
traidor

Slang Meanings

Plugged
He feels plugged because of that situation.
Se siente plugged por esa situación.
No more
After what he did, it feels like there’s no more with him.
Después de lo que hizo, se siente que no va más con él.
Pinched
He was pinched when he least expected it.
Lo pincharon cuando no lo esperaba.