backstabber in Spanish

backstabber in Spanish is mosca muerta, mosquita muerta, traidor — backstabber means someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back.

backstabber in Spanish

mosca muerta

noun

A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

mosquita muerta

noun

A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

traidor

noun

A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

What does "backstabber" mean?

noun Someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back.
"She thought her coworker was a friend, until she found out he was a backstabber who took credit for her ideas."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

backstabber in a sentence

She thought her coworker was a friend, until she found out he was a backstabber who took credit for her ideas.
Nobody in the office trusts him anymore — he's known as a total backstabber.

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "backstabber" in Spanish?

"backstabber" in Spanish is mosca muerta, mosquita muerta, traidor. backstabber means: Someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back.

How do you use "backstabber" in a sentence?

Example: "She thought her coworker was a friend, until she found out he was a backstabber who took credit for her ideas." In Spanish, "backstabber" is mosca muerta, mosquita muerta, traidor.

Are there other ways to say "backstabber" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "backstabber": mosca muerta, mosquita muerta, traidor.

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