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B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family

Tradire la fiducia di qualcuno

To betray someone's trust

Literal Translation

"To betray someone's trust"

What it means

To betray someone's trust; to be unfaithful or disloyal. Used in serious contexts involving infidelity or broken promises in relationships. Has a formal register but is used in everyday conversation when the betrayal is significant.

Example in context

"L'ha tradita dopo dieci anni di matrimonio — ha tradito la sua fiducia nel modo peggiore."

"He cheated on her after ten years of marriage — he betrayed her trust in the worst way."

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