How to Say "nosy person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nosy person” is “sapo” — B2 level.
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nounB2slang
someone who meddles in affairs that aren't theirs
Examples
No seas sapo, no le cuentes a mi mamá lo que hice.
Don't be a snitch, don't tell my mom what I did.
Ese vecino es un sapo; siempre está mirando por la ventana.
That neighbor is so nosy; he's always looking through the window.
Tuvieron que mudarse porque lo acusaron de ser un sapo de la policía.
They had to move because he was accused of being a police informant.
Adjective or Noun?
You can use 'sapo' as a label (He is a snitch) or sometimes like a description (He is being snitchy). It works both ways!
Gentle or Rude?
Mistake: “Using 'sapo' in a formal meeting.”
Correction: This is very informal and can be offensive. Only use it with friends or in casual settings.
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