Gossip (piece of news) in Spanish
Gossip (piece of news) in Spanish is chisme (CHEES-meh). It's masculine: el chisme.
- Spanish
- el chisme
- Say it
- el CHEES-meh
- Gender
- Masculine: el chisme
- Note
- A rumor or piece of gossip; not a person.
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Questions about chisme
How do you say gossip (piece of news) in Spanish?
Gossip (piece of news) in Spanish is el chisme. A rumor or piece of gossip; not a person.
How do you pronounce chisme?
Say it CHEES-meh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: CHEES. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is chisme masculine or feminine in Spanish?
chisme is masculine, so it takes el: el chisme.
What does chisme mean in English?
In English, el chisme means gossip (piece of news).
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