traidor
/tɾaiˈdoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for traitor is traidor. Wiktionary also lists proditor (disused).
Meaning: one who betrays, a betrayer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| traidor | /tɾaiˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| proditor (disused) | masculine |
A traitor is one who betrays. A betrayer (noun). The word can function as an adjective meaning traitorous.
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form traidor when referring to a male traitor or a mixed-gender group of traitors.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, vendido is an informal term synonymous with traitor that carries the connotation of being sold out.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is traidora. The masculine plural form is traidores. The feminine plural form is traidoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaiˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word traidor shares a common ancestor with the English word 'transfer', as both stem from the Latin roots meaning 'to carry across' or 'to hand over'.
- In some Spanish dialects, calling someone a traidor can be used jokingly among friends when one person changes plans at the last minute.
- The Spanish language uses the word traicionero to describe things that are misleading or treacherous, such as a 'treacherous' current in a river.
Examples in context
- Él es un traidor.He's a traitor.This sentence is useful for identifying a male as a traidor.Tatoeba #2483454 by hayastan, translation #2483433 by Hybrid
- Tom es un traidor.Tom is a traitor.This sentence is useful for identifying Tom as a traidor.Tatoeba #1614510 by marcelostockle, translation #1582103 by Spamster
- No soy un traidor.I'm not a traitor.This sentence is useful for denying that one is a traidor.Tatoeba #9703939 by arh, translation #2549058 by CK
- El político fue considerado un traidor por su partido.The politician was considered a traitor by his party.
- No puedo creer que mi mejor amigo sea un traicionero.I can't believe my best friend is a traitor.
- ¡Qué vendido! No pensé que llegaría tan lejos por dinero.What a traitor! I didn't think he would go that far for money.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a former friend in a cafe.
- JavierEse hombre es un traidor.That man is a traitor.
- MaríaÉl nos engañó a todos.He deceived all of us.
- JavierNo podemos confiar en un traidor.We cannot trust a traitor.
- MaríaTienes mucha razón, Javier.You are very right, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “traitor” translations and entries traidor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries traidor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
