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    Rumores (en. Rumors)

    /ruˈmoɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Information or news that circulates without official confirmation.
    Rumors were heard about a possible dismissal of the director.
    Se escucharon rumores sobre una posible despedida del director.
    Comments or gossip that can affect someone's reputation.
    Rumors about his personal life began to affect his career.
    Los rumores sobre su vida personal comenzaron a afectar su carrera.
    A kind of murmur or collective voice that spreads within a group.
    The rumors in the office indicated that there would be staff cuts.
    Los rumores en la oficina indicaban que habría recortes de personal.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rumor, rumoris', which means 'whisper, murmur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spread rumors
    To spread unverified information.
    correr rumores
    hallway rumors
    Gossip that occurs in a closed environment, usually at work.
    rumores de pasillo
    to quiet the rumors
    To try to deny or calm the gossip.
    bajar los rumores

    Related Words

    gossip
    Comment or information that is transmitted by word of mouth.
    habladuría
    rumor
    A rumor or sensational news about someone's private life.
    chisme
    speculation
    Formulation of judgments or theories without sufficient basis.
    especulación

    Slang Meanings

    Talking behind their back
    What they say about him is just rumors; it’s just people talking behind his back.
    Lo que dicen de él son solo rumores, es solo gente hablando a sus espaldas.
    Days of rumors
    At university, there are always rumor days about grades.
    En la universidad siempre hay días de rumores sobre las notas.
    To be up in the air
    That relationship is just a rumor; it's up in the air.
    Esa relación es solo un rumor; está en el aire.