English–Spanish

“gossip” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃisme/

Example

No creas todo el chisme que escuchas.

Don't believe all the gossip you hear.

Illustration for chisme (gossip)

How to say “gossip” in Spanish

“Gossip” in Spanish is chisme.

A short unverified report that circulates among acquaintances.

Full entry for chisme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chisme

No contribuyas a difundir un chisme sin verificarlo.

Don't contribute to circulating gossip without verifying it.

Tips for using chisme

  • In casual usage chisme can also mean a small gadget or 'thing', with context determining whether it refers to a rumor or an object.

Other Spanish words for “gossip”

No debemos chismear sobre ellos.

We shouldn't gossip about them.

No me gusta cotillear sobre los demás.

I dislike gossiping about other people.

Ella es una correveidile; siempre cuenta rumores.

She is a gossip; she always spreads rumors.

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