How to Say "snitching" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “snitching” is “soplón” — B2 level.
Examples
Tiene una actitud soplona que no me inspira confianza.
He has a snitching attitude that doesn't inspire trust in me.
Evita esos comentarios soplones si quieres conservar a tus amigos.
Avoid those snitching comments if you want to keep your friends.
Fue un gesto soplón que lo delató ante todos.
It was a telltale gesture that gave him away to everyone.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'soplón' must match the person or thing it describes. For a 'behavior' (comportamiento - masculine), use 'soplón'. For an 'action' (acción - feminine), use 'soplona'.
Placement
Like most Spanish adjectives, put 'soplón' after the noun you are describing (e.g., 'un amigo soplón').
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “Writing 'soplon' without the accent mark.”
Correction: Always include the accent on the 'o' for the masculine singular version to show where the stress goes.
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