como se dice en ingles "to spread rumors"
to spread a rumor or a lie about someone
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To be honest, as a native English speaker, I would use the phrase "to spread rumors." I don't think we have a single word for that like you do in Spanish.
Para ser sincera, como hablante nativa de ingles, usaria "to spread rumors". Creo que no tenemos una sola palabra para eso como ustedes.
I agree with Cheeseisyumm.
Gossip is probably the word that you are looking for. It is a very versatile word and can be used as a noun to refer to the person or the rumors themselves and it can act as a verb.
I can't stand her because she is such a gossip. [noun - person]
I try not to listen to gossip. [noun - synonymous with rumors]
It is not good for you to gossip so much. [verb]
Besides gossip, you might also try slander. It can also be used as a verb or as a noun. As a verb it means to damage a persons character or reputation by spreading lies or rumors about that person. The noun is akin to the word rumor in that it is used to describe the actual spoken statement.
Don't slander my good name. [verb]
I took him to court because he ran around town spreading slander about me [noun]
When talking to or about children, it is probably not uncommon to hear tattle or the noun tattle-tale to describe someone who reveals information/secrets about another person (tells on another person) or gossips.
Why do you always have to tattle on me [verb]
What are you tattling about now? [verb]
Don't be such a tattle/tattle-tale.
"Gossip", "to gossip", "gossiper" is another alternative.
