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    Traicionar (en. Betray)

    /tɾaiθionaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Deceive someone in whom trust is placed.
    She decided to betray her best friend's trust.
    Ella decidió traicionar la confianza de su mejor amiga.
    Reveal secrets or confidential information.
    The spy betrayed his country by selling information.
    El espía traicionó a su país al vender información.
    Fail to fulfill what has been promised or agreed upon.
    He betrayed his promise to help me.
    Él traicionó su promesa de ayudarme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tradere', which means 'to deliver'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    betray trust
    Break the faith that another has in you.
    traicionar la confianza
    betray someone
    Deceive or defraud a person who trusted you.
    traicionar a alguien
    do not betray
    Maintain loyalty and trust.
    no traicionar

    Related Words

    betrayal
    Act of betrayal.
    traición
    traitor
    Person who betrays.
    traidor
    disloyalty
    Lack of loyalty.
    deslealtad

    Slang Meanings

    To play both sides.
    You can't play both sides in this business.
    No puedes hacer una doble jugada en este negocio.
    To turn one's back.
    After everything I did, he turned his back on me.
    Después de todo lo que hice, me dio la espalda.