Gossip Girl
/ɡossip xiɾl/from spelling rules
The phrase "gossip girl" in Spanish is referred to as Gossip Girl.
This phrase is used as the title for the popular American television and book series.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, speakers often use Gossip Girl to refer to the show.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡossip xiɾl/
Did you know?
- The word chisme is believed by some linguists to have roots in the word chispa, meaning 'spark', suggesting that gossip spreads like a fire.
- Spanish has a specific phrase radio pasillo, which literally means 'hallway radio', to describe the informal network of gossip within an office or school.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use the English title but apply Spanish grammar to it, such as saying la Gossip Girl to indicate the show as a feminine noun.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la serie Gossip Girl.I love the series Gossip Girl.
- ¿Has leído los libros de Gossip Girl?Have you read the Gossip Girl books?
- Gossip Girl es muy famosa.Gossip Girl is very famous.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite shows at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Quieres ver Gossip Girl conmigo?Do you want to watch Gossip Girl with me?
- Sofía¡Sí, me encanta esa serie!Yes, I love that series!
- DanielSofía, es perfecta para ti.Sofia, it is perfect for you.
- SofíaEntonces, veamos un episodio ahora.Then, let's watch an episode now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
