traidores
/trai-DOR-es/
traitors
Traidores refers to people who betray their country or friends.
traidores(noun)
traitors
?people who betray their country, friends, or a cause
backstabbers
?informal context for people who break trust
📝 In Action
La historia los recuerda como traidores a la corona.
B2History remembers them as traitors to the crown.
No queremos traidores en nuestro equipo.
B1We don't want traitors on our team.
💡 Grammar Points
Group Rules
Use this word when referring to a group of men or a mixed-gender group of people. If the group is only women, you must change it to 'traidoras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong plural
Mistake: "traidors"
Correction: traidores (Spanish words ending in a consonant usually add -es to become plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong Language
This is a very strong word. Calling someone a 'traidor' is a serious accusation of breaking deep trust or loyalty.
Traidores can also be used as an adjective to describe something treacherous or deceitful.
traidores(adjective)
treacherous
?describing people or behaviors that involve betrayal
backstabbing
?describing disloyal actions
,deceptive
?describing something that looks safe but isn't
📝 In Action
Sus actos traidores fueron descubiertos rápidamente.
B2Their treacherous acts were quickly discovered.
Tengan cuidado con esos pensamientos traidores.
C1Be careful with those deceptive thoughts.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Nouns
Since this is the plural form, it must match the plural noun it describes (e.g., 'hombres traidores' or 'planes traidores').
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
You can use this to describe things that 'betray' you, like 'nervios traidores' (treacherous nerves) when you get shaky during a speech.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: traidores
Question 1 of 1
Which of these groups would you refer to as 'traidores'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the singular form of 'traidores'?
The singular form is 'traidor'.
Can 'traidores' be used for women?
Only if there is at least one man in the group. If the group consists entirely of women, you must use 'traidoras'.