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rumor

roo-MOR/ruˈmoɾ/

“rumor” means “rumor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

rumor, gossip

Also: speculation
NounmA2
Two stylized figures sharing a secret, where a bright purple cloud shape emanates from the speaker's mouth into the listener's ear, visually symbolizing the spreading of an unverified story or gossip.

📝 In Action

Hay un rumor de que van a cerrar la tienda.

A2

There's a rumor that they are going to close the store.

El director desmintió el rumor inmediatamente.

B1

The director denied the rumor immediately.

No debes creer todos los rumores que circulan.

A2

You shouldn't believe all the rumors that are going around.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • chisme (gossip)
  • habladuría (gossip/talk)

Common Collocations

  • correr un rumor – to spread a rumor
  • desmentir un rumor – to deny a rumor

murmur, buzz

Also: distant noise
NounmB2formal
A group of abstract, colorful figures clustered together in a simple setting, with soft, continuous blue sound ripples gently flowing outwards from the center of the group, representing a collective low sound.

📝 In Action

El rumor del río era lo único que se oía en la noche.

B2

The murmur of the river was the only thing heard at night.

Se levantó un rumor de voces cuando el presidente entró.

C1

A buzz of voices rose when the president entered.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • murmullo (murmur)
  • sonido (sound)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rumor" in Spanish:

buzz→distant noise→gossip→murmur→rumor→speculation→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: rumor

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'rumor' to mean a continuous sound, not gossip?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
rumorear(to spread rumors/to murmur) — Verb
rumoroso(noisy/rumbling) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *rumor, rumōris*, which originally meant 'noise' or 'uproar,' but later evolved to mean 'common talk' or 'hearsay,' which is the main meaning we use today.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

English: rumorFrench: rumeur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'rumor' masculine or feminine?

'Rumor' is always a masculine noun. You must use the masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'el rumor', 'un rumor falso').

How do I say 'to spread a rumor' in Spanish?

The most common and natural way is 'correr un rumor' (literally, 'to run a rumor') or 'difundir un rumor' (to disseminate a rumor).