Traidores (en. Traitors)
/tra.iˈðo.res/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who act against the loyalty they owe to someone.
Traitors to the cause are never forgiven.
Los traidores a la causa nunca son perdonados.
Those who disclose confidential information to rivals.
The scandal broke out when it was discovered that there were traitors in the organization.
El escándalo se desató cuando se descubrió que había traidores en la organización.
People who switch sides in a fight or conflict.
The army traitors were severely punished.
Los traidores del ejército fueron severamente castigados.
Etymology
The term comes from the Latin 'traditor', which means 'deliverer or traitor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a traitor
to act in a disloyal manner or betray someone.
ser un traidor
traitor to the homeland
a person who betrays their country.
traidor a la patria
Related Words
betrayal
Act of betrayal.
traición
loyalty
Fidelity or commitment to someone.
lealtad
disloyalty
Lack of loyalty.
deslealtad
Slang Meanings
Rat
That person is a rat for telling everything.
Esa persona es una rata por haber contado todo.
Judas
Don't be a Judas selling out your friends.
No seas un Judás vendiendo a tus amigos.