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    Traicionas (en. You betray)

    /tɾai̯θi.oˈnas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To commit a betrayal, that is, to fail to uphold the loyalty owed to someone.
    When you betray a friend, you break the trust between both.
    Cuando traicionas a un amigo, rompes la confianza entre ambos.
    To deliver information or support an enemy to the detriment of an ally.
    You betray your country by collaborating with the adversary.
    Traicionas a tu país al colaborar con el adversario.
    To deviate from a previously agreed course or purpose.
    By accepting bribes, you betray your integrity as a public official.
    Al aceptar sobornos, traicionas tu integridad como funcionario.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'traditio, traditionis', which means 'action of delivering.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    you betray someone
    to perform an act of disloyalty towards a person.
    traicionas a alguien
    do not betray your own cause
    do not abandon what you believe in or defend.
    no traiciones tu propia causa

    Related Words

    betrayal
    act of betraying.
    traición
    traitor
    person who commits betrayal.
    traidor
    disloyalty
    lack of loyalty.
    deslealtad

    Slang Meanings

    To sell someone out.
    That one who went to the competition, he betrays!
    Ese que se fue con la competencia, ¡traiciona!
    To be disloyal.
    If you tell the secret, you betray the gang.
    Si cuentas el secreto, traicionas a la pandilla.