🇬🇧🇪🇸 treacherous - traicionero : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "treacherous" ("traicionero"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Treacherous means something or someone seems safe or friendly, but is actually very dangerous, tricky, or sneaky, so you have to be extra careful and not be fooled.
Grandpa said the most treacherous thing in the house was the scale in the bathroom, because it always betrayed him after dessert.
The sidewalk became treacherous when it snowed, so I walked like a penguin in slow-motion.
The river looked calm, but Dad said its treacherous currents could drag you faster than a kid running toward free pizza.
The seemingly harmless spelling test was treacherous because the teacher secretly added the word ‘pterodactyl.’
The sea can be beautiful but treacherous, which is why real pirates watched the waves carefully—and probably wished they had life jackets instead of parrots.
Cold fog hid the treacherous trail as she stepped forward. A treacherous rock slipped; she grabbed a branch that cracked on treacherous moss. The river sent a treacherous splash, and her coat soaked. Heart racing, she made one careful move and found a safe path. She laughed, shaken, glad the treacherous stretch was behind her.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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