rumores
/roo-MOH-res/
rumors
When referring to unverified stories, the word is translated as rumors.
rumores(Noun)
rumors
?unverified stories
,gossip
?idle talk about others
hearsay
?information passed from person to person
📝 In Action
Hay muchos rumores sobre la boda de la actriz.
A2There are many rumors about the actress's wedding.
No creas los rumores; casi siempre son falsos.
B1Don't believe the rumors; they are almost always false.
Los rumores de un cambio de política afectaron la bolsa.
B2The rumors of a policy change affected the stock market.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Even though 'rumores' ends in '-es', it is a masculine noun. Use 'los' (the) or 'estos' (these) with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular
Mistake: "Using 'un rumor' when talking about multiple stories."
Correction: If you mean several pieces of unconfirmed information, always use the plural form: 'Hay rumores' (There are rumors).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Doubt
To show you don't trust the information, use verbs like 'escuché' (I heard) or 'dicen' (they say) before mentioning the rumors.
Rumores can also mean murmurs, referring to indistinct low sounds.
rumores(Noun)
murmurs
?indistinct low sounds
,rustling
?sound of wind or leaves
low noise
?general background sound
📝 In Action
El rumor de las olas nos ayudó a dormir.
B2The murmur/sound of the waves helped us sleep.
Solo se escuchaban los rumores del viento entre los árboles.
C1Only the rustling sounds of the wind among the trees could be heard.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
This meaning often appears in literature or poetry to describe nature or large groups of people (like a crowd).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rumores
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'rumores' to mean 'sound' rather than 'gossip'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rumores' always plural, even if I only hear one story?
If you are referring to a single, specific piece of unverified information, you would use the singular noun 'un rumor.' However, when talking generally about the concept of spreading gossip, we usually use the plural 'rumores' (like saying 'the news' in English, which is singular, but Spanish treats 'rumores' as countable plural).
How can I tell if 'rumores' means 'sound' or 'gossip'?
Look at the context! If it's combined with words like 'viento' (wind), 'mar' (sea), or 'motor' (engine), it means sound. If it's combined with verbs like 'creer' (believe), 'desmentir' (deny), or 'político' (political), it means gossip or unverified news.