Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alcaguete
noun
al-ka-GEH-tee
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to refer to an informant, often one who betrays secrets or provides information about someone to authorities or other parties.
Examples
- Ele virou alcaguete ao denunciar seus amigos.
- Ela não confiava nele porque sabia que era um alcaguete.
Meaning
The word generally conveys the idea of a person who divulges confidential information, especially in an underhanded manner.
Synonyms
- informante
- traidor
- delator