Spanish word

metomentodo

Pronunciation

IPA/metomenˈtoðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbusybody

Example

Siempre hay un metomentodo en la oficina.

There is always a busybody in the office.

Illustration for metomentodo (busybody)

More examples

Mi vecina es una metomentodo y siempre pregunta por todo.

My neighbor is a busybody and always asks about everything.

Core concept

Habitual meddler who inserts opinions unasked.

Common phrases

  • ser un metomentodo

    be a busybody

  • no seas metomentodo

    don't be a busybody

Similar words

entrometido: Person who intrudes into others' private affairs.
metiche: Person who butts into conversations to pry for details.
chismoso: Person who spreads gossip about others.
fisgón: Person who snoops on others' private lives.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que se entromete en los asuntos de otras personas y da opiniones o consejos sin que se lo pidan.

Word origin

Created colloquially from meterse plus todo, a verbal compound meaning 'to stick into everything' that became the noun metomentodo.

Usage tips

  • Often used as mild reproach or teasing; avoid using it directly about someone senior or unfamiliar since it can offend.

Other meanings

  • meddlernoun

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