Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
chismear
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃismeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbgossip
Example
No debemos chismear sobre ellos.
We shouldn't gossip about them.
More examples
Ella suele chismear con sus amigas.
She usually gossips with her friends.
Core concept
A small circle of people whispering unverified private rumors.
Common phrases
chismear sobre alguien
gossip about someone
chismear con amigos
gossip with friends
chismear a escondidas
gossip in secret
Similar words
cotillear: Shares trivial details about people's private lives out of social curiosity.
chismorrear: Passes rumors in whispers, sharing gossip secretly and quietly.
rumorear: Spreads rumor-based information among people without confirmed evidence.
difamar: Spreads false claims that harm or tarnish someone's reputation.
Definition in Spanish
Decir o difundir comentarios sobre la vida privada de alguien, a menudo sin pruebas y con intención de entretener o criticar.
Word origin
From the colloquial noun chisme 'gossip' plus the verb-forming suffix -ear, producing a verb that means to spread gossip or rumors.
Usage tips
- Chismear is informal and usually used with sobre or de to name the target (chismear sobre alguien, chismear de alguien), and it carries a negative, gossipy tone.