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Translate Files Chismes (en. Gossip)
/ˈtʃizmes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Information or rumors about people’s private lives.
The gossip about the actor's new partner has not taken long to surface.
Los chismes sobre la nueva pareja del actor no se han hecho esperar.
Conversations or stories that are not always truthful or are exaggerated.
During the meeting, many gossips about the team arose.
Durante la reunión, surgieron muchos chismes sobre el equipo.
To speak or comment on something maliciously or with negative intentions.
He is always gossiping about what others do in their free time.
Siempre está chismeando sobre lo que otros hacen en su tiempo libre.
Etymology
From Old Spanish 'chisme', meaning 'rumor' or 'tale'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to gossip
To tell rumors about someone or something.
hacer chismes
to be gossiping
To be involved in rumors or gossip.
estar en chismes
to spread gossip
To spread rumors or stories about others.
sacar chismes
hallway gossip
Rumors or comments that are said informally, usually in the work environment.
chismes de pasillo
Related Words
tattle
The act of telling or listening to gossip.
cotilleo
rumor
Conversation or rumor that is said about others.
habladuría
gossip
Unconfirmed information or news that spreads from mouth to mouth.
rumor
Slang Meanings
neighborhood gossip
People in the neighborhood are sighing for the neighborhood gossip about the new family that arrived.
La gente del barrio suspira por el chisme de barrio sobre la nueva familia que llegó.
hot gossip
The latest hot gossip in the office has caused a stir among employees.
El último chisme caliente en la oficina ha causado revuelo entre los empleados.
hallway gossip
The hallway gossip about the boss's promotion spread quickly.
El chisme de pasillo sobre la promoción del jefe circuló rápidamente.