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/ˈruːmərz/ /ˈruːmərs/

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Rumores, chismes

A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

Examples :

"There were rumours circulating at school that the principal was retiring. "

Había rumores circulando en la escuela de que el director se iba a jubilar.

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Rumores, chismes

Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "There were many rumours about the company closing, but no one knew if they were true." "

Había muchos rumores sobre el cierre de la empresa, pero nadie sabía si eran ciertos.

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verb

Rumorear, chismear

(usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

Examples :

"John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."

Se rumorea que John es el siguiente en la fila para un ascenso.

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noun

Rumor, murmullo

A prolonged, indistinct noise.

Examples :

"The rumours from the crowd at the football game made it hard to hear the announcer. "

Los rumores de la multitud en el partido de fútbol dificultaban escuchar al locutor.

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