Traiciones (en. Betrayals)
/tɾaiˈθjones/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of betraying someone's trust.
Betrayals in politics are common.
Las traiciones en la política son comunes.
Disloyalty in a personal relationship.
I can't forgive those betrayals in our friendship.
No puedo perdonar esas traiciones en nuestra amistad.
An act that implies a break of promises or loyalties.
Betrayals seriously affect a person's reputation.
Las traiciones afectan gravemente la reputación de una persona.
Etymology
From Latin 'traditio', meaning 'delivery' or 'transfer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
treason to the homeland
Crime of betraying the nation.
traición a la patria
disguised betrayal
An act of disloyalty that appears to be loyal.
traición disfrazada
crumbs of betrayal
Small actions that indicate disloyalty.
migajas de traición
Related Words
traitor
A person who commits a betrayal.
traidor
disloyal
That does not show loyalty.
desleal
faithless
A person who is not faithful in a relationship.
infidente
Slang Meanings
Obvious lack of trust.
I can't believe you did that, it was a betrayal. You literally betrayed me!
No puedo creer que hicieras eso, fue una traición. ¡Literalmente me traicionaste!
An act of deceiving someone close.
It turns out that his friend betrayed him by coming up with another plan.
Resulta que su amigo le hizo una traición viniendo con otro plan.