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    Traicionan (en. Betray)

    /tra.i.θjoˈnan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of betraying, that is, violating the loyalty or trust placed.
    They betray their friends for personal interests.
    Ellos traicionan a sus amigos por intereses personales.
    It denotes disloyalty towards a cause or ideology.
    Many believe that those decisions betray the party's ideals.
    Muchos creen que esas decisiones traicionan los ideales del partido.
    It involves acting against an agreement or pact.
    They betray the agreement we had signed.
    Traicionan el acuerdo que habíamos firmado.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'traditio', which means 'to deliver' or 'to betray'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    betrayal
    The act of betraying someone.
    traición
    betray trust
    It is when the trust that someone placed in you is broken.
    traicionar la confianza
    have betrayed
    Refers to having acted disloyally at a given moment.
    haber traicionado

    Related Words

    betrayal
    The act of betraying or the feeling of having been betrayed.
    traición
    traitor
    A person who betrays, especially one who acts against their own ideals.
    traidor
    disloyalty
    Lack of loyalty towards a person or cause.
    deslealtad

    Slang Meanings

    To do a 'backstab'
    When they betray you when you least expect it, it feels like a 'backstab'.
    Cuando te traicionan sin que lo esperes, es como un 'backstab'.
    To do a 'dirty play'
    In the game, he always makes dirty plays and betrays his team.
    En el juego, él siempre hace jugadas sucias y traiciona a su equipo.