Kilo Lingo

/tɾaiθjoˈnaɾ/

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Translation

to betray

Word origin

From traición ('betrayal'), from Latin traditio ('a handing over'), from tradere ('to hand over'). The same root gives English 'tradition' and 'traitor'.

Origin
Latin
Root
traditio
English cognates
traitor, tradition, betray

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I would never betray a friend.

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He felt betrayed by his own team.

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His nerves betrayed him during the exam.

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How could you betray our trust?

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She promised never to betray her principles.

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This word is part of lesson 44.