rumor
/ruˈmoɾ/masculine
The English phrase "rumor" translates to the Spanish noun rumor. Wiktionary also lists voz.
Meaning: statement or claim from no known reliable source (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rumor | /ruˈmoɾ/ | masculine |
| voz | /ˈboθ/ /ˈbos/ |
feminine |
The term refers to a statement or claim originating from no known reliable source. You can also use the verb rumorear to describe the act of spreading or circulating a rumor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word bulo is used when referring to rumors.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun rumor becomes rumores in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ruˈmoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word rumor can also refer to a low, continuous sound, such as the 'rumor' of a distant crowd or the wind. This usage focuses on the acoustic quality rather than the information being shared.
- The word voz literally means 'voice', but in phrases like corre la voz, it functions as a rumor. It implies a collective voice moving through a community rather than a single person speaking.
- In Spain, the word bulo describes a rumor that is intentionally false, like a 'hoax'. While rumor can be true or false, a bulo is specifically a lie meant to deceive the public.
Examples in context
- Tom negó el rumor.Tom denied the rumor.This sentence shows how to use rumor with the verb to deny.Tatoeba #3300144 by marcelostockle, translation #1094891 by CK
- Era sólo un rumor.It was only a rumor.This sentence uses rumor to describe the nature of a statement.Tatoeba #7921509 by arh, translation #7995739 by BRCoolata
- Mayuko negó el rumor.Mayuko denied the rumor.Tatoeba #2047773 by marcelostockle, translation #32398 by CN
- El presidente desmintió el rumor sobre su renuncia.The president denied the rumor about his resignation.
- Hay muchas especulaciones sobre la crisis económica.There are many rumors/speculations about the economic crisis.
- Debemos tener precaución al compartir comentarios no confirmados.We must exercise caution when sharing unconfirmed comments/rumors.
- Juan siempre está difundiendo chismes sobre sus compañeros de trabajo.Juan is always spreading rumors/gossip about his coworkers.
- Los programas de televisión de la tarde están llenos de cotilleos de celebridades.Afternoon TV shows are filled with celebrity rumors/gossip.
- Las murmuraciones sobre el romance de María y Carlos no tienen fundamento.The rumors about María and Carlos' romance are unfounded.
- estar circulando una vozA voice is circulating
- esparcir bulosTo spread rumors
- 47 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking in the office breakroom.
- María¿Escuchaste el rumor sobre la empresa?Did you hear the rumor about the company?
- AlejandroNo, no he oído nada.No, I haven't heard anything.
- MaríaDicen que habrá cambios pronto.They say there will be changes soon.
- AlejandroEspero que sea solo un rumor.I hope it is just a rumor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rumor” translations and entries rumor, voz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
