Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
rumor
Pronunciation
IPA/ruˈmoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounrumor
Example
No creas ese rumor, es falso.
Don't believe that rumor, it's false.
More examples
En el pueblo circuló un rumor sobre la tienda.
A rumor circulated in the village about the shop.
Core concept
Hushed whispers passing from person to person.
Common phrases
circula un rumor
A rumor is circulating
un rumor infundado
an unfounded rumor
hacer circular un rumor
circulate a rumor
Similar words
chisme: An unverified, often juicy story shared for amusement about someone's private life.
cotilleo: Casual, unverified talk about other people that arises in everyday conversation.
habladuría: An unverified report that people repeat and retell around the community.
murmullo: Unverified talk that travels in low, hushed tones.
Definition in Spanish
Información no confirmada que circula entre las personas, normalmente de boca en boca y sin verificación oficial.
Word origin
From Latin rumor 'noise, murmur', the word shifted through Vulgar Latin from a general sound to the idea of unconfirmed talk that circulates among people.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses expressions like se rumorea que and corre un rumor, framing a rumor as something that runs through people rather than a confirmed fact.