tradire
to betray; to cheat on
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/traˈdiːre/
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Cultural Note
Infidelity is a major theme in Italian drama, opera, and cinema. From Verdi's 'La Traviata' to modern Italian films, the 'tradimento' (betrayal) drives countless stories. While passionate love is celebrated, the pain of betrayal is equally dramatized in Italian culture.
📝 Example Sentences
L'ha tradita con la sua migliore amica.
He cheated on her with her best friend.
Non mi tradire, ti prego.
Don't betray me, I beg you.
Ha scoperto che lui la tradiva da mesi.
She discovered he had been cheating on her for months.