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to betray
01
trair, denunciar
to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy
Transitive: to betray sb/sth
Exemplos
The spy betrayed his country by passing classified information to the enemy.
O espião traidou seu país ao passar informações classificadas para o inimigo.
She felt deeply hurt when her best friend betrayed her trust by spreading rumors about her.
Ela se sentiu profundamente magoada quando seu melhor amigo traiu sua confiança espalhando rumores sobre ela.
02
trair, revelar
to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally
Transitive: to betray a thought or feeling
Exemplos
Her smile betrayed her nervousness.
O sorriso dela traiu o nervosismo.
His voice betrayed his excitement despite trying to stay calm.
Sua voz traiu sua empolgação apesar de tentar se manter calmo.
03
trair, abandonar
to abandon or fail someone, especially during a crucial or difficult moment
Transitive: to betray sb
Exemplos
In her moment of need, he betrayed her by walking away without offering any help.
Em seu momento de necessidade, ele a traiu ao ir embora sem oferecer qualquer ajuda.
The company betrayed its employees by laying them off during the crisis.
A empresa traiu seus funcionários demitindo-os durante a crise.
04
trair, revelar
to reveal or share information that was entrusted to you in confidence, breaking trust or secrecy
Transitive: to betray sth
Exemplos
It was a breach of trust when he betrayed the company's secrets to a competitor.
Foi uma quebra de confiança quando ele traiu os segredos da empresa para um concorrente.
Her best friend betrayed her trust by revealing the surprise party plans.
Sua melhor amiga traiu sua confiança ao revelar os planos da festa surpresa.
05
trair, enganar
to cheat on one's spouse or romantic partner
Transitive: to betray sb
Exemplos
He betrayed his wife when he started an affair with a coworker.
Ele traiu sua esposa quando começou um caso com um colega de trabalho.
He felt like his entire world had crumbled after learning that she had betrayed him.
Ele sentiu como se todo o seu mundo tivesse desmoronado depois de saber que ela o havia traído.
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