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soplón

so-PLOHN/soˈplon/

snitch

Also: tattletale, informant
NounmB1informal
SpainMexico
A child whispering into a teacher's ear while pointing at another child who is hiding a toy.

📝 In Action

No seas un soplón; mi secreto está a salvo contigo, ¿verdad?

A2

Don't be a snitch; my secret is safe with you, right?

La policía atrapó a los criminales gracias a un soplón dentro de la banda.

B1

The police caught the criminals thanks to a snitch inside the gang.

En la escuela, a nadie le gustaba el niño que era un soplón con la maestra.

B2

At school, nobody liked the kid who was a tattletale with the teacher.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • chivato (tattletale (very common in Spain))
  • delator (informant (more formal))

Antonyms

  • leal (loyal)
  • confidente (confidant/trusted friend)

Common Collocations

  • ser un soplón – to be a snitch
  • un soplón de la policía – a police informant

Idioms & Expressions

  • irse de la lengua – to accidentally or intentionally reveal a secret

snitching

Also: telltale
AdjectivemB2informal
A small bird chirping loudly and pointing its wing toward a hidden cat.

📝 In Action

Tiene una actitud soplona que no me inspira confianza.

B2

He has a snitching attitude that doesn't inspire trust in me.

Evita esos comentarios soplones si quieres conservar a tus amigos.

C1

Avoid those snitching comments if you want to keep your friends.

Fue un gesto soplón que lo delató ante todos.

C2

It was a telltale gesture that gave him away to everyone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acusica (tattletale (childish))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • actitud soplona – snitching attitude

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "soplón" in Spanish:

snitch→snitching→tattletale→

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Quick Quiz: soplón

Question 1 of 3

What is the primary meaning of 'soplón'?

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👥 Word Family▼
soplar(to blow / to whisper) — Verb
soplido(a puff of air) — Noun
soplona(snitch (female)) — Noun
soplador(blower (the machine)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish verb 'soplar' (to blow), which comes from the Latin 'sufflare'. The connection comes from the idea of 'blowing' or whispering secrets into someone's ear.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: soufflerItalian: soffiare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'soplón' a swear word?

No, it is not a swear word, but it is an insult. It's similar to calling someone a 'snitch' or 'tattletale' in English.

What's the difference between 'soplón' and 'chismoso'?

A 'chismoso' is a gossip who likes to talk about people's lives for fun. A 'soplón' specifically reports someone's bad actions to an authority figure (like a teacher, boss, or police).

Can 'soplón' be used for a literal wind?

No. Even though it comes from 'soplar' (to blow), we don't use 'soplón' to describe the weather. You might use 'ventarrón' for a strong wind instead.