traición
trah-ee-SYOHN
📝 In Action
La traición de su socio comercial arruinó la empresa.
B1His business partner's betrayal ruined the company.
Para muchos, vender secretos de estado es el peor acto de traición.
B2For many, selling state secrets is the worst act of treason.
Sentí una profunda traición cuando descubrí que me había mentido.
B1I felt a deep betrayal when I discovered he had lied to me.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Remember that 'traición' is always a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la traición', 'una traición terrible').
Using 'A' with Betrayal
When talking about who or what was betrayed, Spanish often uses the preposition 'a' (to/against): 'traición a la confianza' (betrayal of trust).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "El traición"
Correction: La traición. Even though the word doesn't end in 'a', it is feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong Meaning
'Traición' is a very strong word. Use it when the disloyalty is serious and involves a deep breach of trust, not for minor disappointments.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: traición
Question 1 of 2
Which word is the verb form meaning 'to commit the act of traición'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'traición' the same as 'engaño'?
Not exactly. 'Traición' (betrayal) is a deep breach of trust or loyalty. 'Engaño' (deception or trickery) is the act of lying or misleading someone. While betrayal often involves deception, the core of 'traición' is the broken relationship, whereas 'engaño' is just the lie itself.
How do I say 'He felt betrayed' using a noun?
You can say 'Él sintió una gran traición' (He felt a great betrayal) or use the related verb and participle: 'Él se sintió traicionado' (He felt betrayed).