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How to Say "busybody" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbusybodyis metidoB2 level.

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metido

adjectiveB2informal
describes the person
A cartoon character with a curious and slightly mischievous expression stealthily peeking over a tall wooden fence, trying to eavesdrop on a secret.

Examples

Odio a la vecina, es muy metida y siempre pregunta todo.

I hate the neighbor, she is very nosy and always asks about everything.

No seas metido y déjanos hablar en privado.

Don't be interfering and let us talk privately.

Permanent Trait

When 'metido' describes a personality trait (nosy, interfering), you use the verb 'ser' ('Ella es metida'), because this is seen as a characteristic of the person.

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