Meaning
betrayal, treason, treachery, cheating
- adultery, infidelity
In a sentence
Il suo tradimento mi ha fatto molto male.
His betrayal hurt me a lot.
Hai scoperto il tradimento di tua moglie?
Did you find out about your wife's infidelity?
Non posso perdonare un tradimento così grande.
I can't forgive such a big betrayal.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tradimento | masculine · singular |
| tradimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use tradimento for both political/personal betrayal and romantic cheating; context usually makes it clear.
- For a spouse or partner cheating, infedeltà sounds more neutral or formal; tradimento feels more emotional.
- Common pattern: tradimento di qualcuno/qualcosa or tradimento verso qualcuno. Avoid English-style direct calques.