Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
chisme
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃisme/
Meaning
- masculine noungossip
Example
No creas todo el chisme que escuchas.
Don't believe all the gossip you hear.
More examples
No contribuyas a difundir un chisme sin verificarlo.
Don't contribute to circulating gossip without verifying it.
Core concept
A short unverified report that circulates among acquaintances.
Common phrases
contar un chisme
pass on gossip
soltar un chisme
let slip a gossip
difundir un chisme
circulate gossip
Similar words
cotilleo: Juicy, entertaining gossip about someone's private life that invites scandal or amusement.
rumor: Unverified piece of information or report that spreads among people without solid evidence.
Definition in Spanish
Relato breve e informal, muchas veces sin confirmación, sobre hechos o aspectos privados de otras personas que circula entre conocidos.
Word origin
The noun appears in historical Spanish records and gave rise to the verb chismear and adjective chismoso, with its exact external origin unclear.
Usage tips
- In casual usage chisme can also mean a small gadget or 'thing', with context determining whether it refers to a rumor or an object.