chismosa
/t͡ʃismosa/from spelling rules
The Spanish word chismosa means a person, typically a woman, who enjoys talking about the private lives of others.
This term is used to describe a gossip. It can also be used as an exclamation, such as ¡Qué chismosa!, to say "How gossipy!" when reacting to someone's behavior or a situation involving gossip.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form chismoso is used for a man, while the feminine form chismosa is used for a woman. The plural form chismosas is used when referring to a group of women who gossip.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃismosa/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific verb chismear which means to gossip, but in some regions, chismear can also mean to peek or spy secretly to find out a secret.
- The concept of el chisme is so culturally ingrained that it is often treated as a social currency used to establish trust or hierarchy within a community.
- In some contexts, particularly in Mexico, the phrase el chisme está bueno (the gossip is good) is used to encourage the continuation of a story, much like saying 'keep talking'.
Examples in context
- Para ser una buena periodista, debes evitar convertirte en una cotilla.To be a good journalist, you must avoid becoming a gossip.
- No deberías compartir información personal con personas cotillas.You shouldn't share personal information with gossipy people.
- ¡No le digas a María sobre la fiesta sorpresa! Es muy chismosa.Don't tell María about the surprise party! She's very gossipy.
- Ayer Carolina estaba más chismosa que nunca.Yesterday, Carolina was more gossipy than ever.
- No seas chismosa, nadie necesita saber todos los detalles.Don't be gossipy, nobody needs to know all the details.
- No seas chismosa, no me cuentes eso.Don't be a gossip, don't tell me that.
- Esa vecina es muy chismosa.That neighbor is a real gossip.
- Ella es una chismosa en la oficina.She is a gossip at the office.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person in their neighborhood.
- Lucía¿Viste que María siempre está hablando de todos?Did you see that María is always talking about everyone?
- AlejandroSí, es una chismosa total.Yes, she is a total gossip.
- LucíaNo quiero que ella sepa nada de mi vida.I don't want her to know anything about my life.
- AlejandroTen cuidado con lo que dices cerca de ella.Be careful with what you say near her.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
