Traída (en. Brought)

/traída/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The act of betraying, especially someone in whom one has trust.
The betrayal by his best friend hurt him deeply.
La traída de su mejor amigo le dolió profundamente.
Violation of a duty or commitment.
Betrayal of the homeland is considered a serious crime.
La traída a la patria es considerada un crimen grave.
The breach of a pact or agreement.
The betrayal of the terms of the contract led to a difficult litigation.
La traída de los términos del contrato llevó a un litigio difícil.

Etymology

From the verb 'traicionar', which comes from the Latin 'tradere', meaning to deliver or to betray.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to commit a betrayal
To act disloyally towards someone.
hacer una traída
someone's betrayal
It refers to the act of betraying a specific person.
la traída de alguien
to discover a betrayal
To reveal an act of betrayal.
descubrir una traída

Related Words

to betray
Act of causing harm to someone by breaking trust.
traicionar
loyalty
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.
lealtad
deceit
The act of deceiving someone, which can be a form of betrayal.
engaño

Slang Meanings

To make a dirty play.
That guy betrayed me; I never saw it coming.
Ese tipo me hizo una traída, nunca lo vi venir.
To deliver a low blow.
The betrayal was unexpected; I expected it from anyone but him.
La traída fue inesperada; me lo esperaba de cualquiera menos de él.