Traidora (en. Traitor)

/tɾaiˈðoɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who commits betrayal.
The traitor of the group was expelled.
La traidora del grupo fue expulsada.
Someone who acts disloyally.
She thought her friend was loyal, but she turned out to be a traitor.
Se creía su amiga, pero resultó ser una traidora.
A woman who betrays her country or cause.
History remembers her as a traitor.
La historia la recuerda como una traidora.

Etymology

From the verb 'to betray', which comes from the Latin 'tradere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a traitor
To act disloyally towards someone.
ser una traidora
traitor like a dog
Derogatory reference to a traitor.
traidora como un perro
there is no traitor who does not get discovered
Every traitor is eventually exposed.
no hay traidora que no sea descubierta

Related Words

betrayal
Act of betraying.
traición
loyalty
Fidelity to a cause or person.
lealtad
disloyalty
Lack of loyalty.
deslealtad

Slang Meanings

False friend
Don't trust her, she's a fake friend, a traitor.
No confíes en ella, es una falsa amiga, una traidora.
traitorous dog
They called her a traitorous dog for her actions.
La llamaron perra traidora por sus acciones.