runrún
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el runrún
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. whir
Desde el sótano donde se escondían, los dos fugitivos podían escuchar el runrún de los helicópteros que los buscaban.From the basement where they were hiding, the two fugitives could hear the whir of the helicopters searching for them.
2. (colloquial) (gossip)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. buzz (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Corre el runrún de que Andrea está saliendo con Natalia.The buzz says Andrea is dating Natalia.
b. rumor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Corre el runrún de que van a trasladar a Ricardo a Managua, pero no sé si es cierto.There's a rumor that Ricardo is going to get transferred to Managua, but I don't know if it's true.
c. rumour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hay un runrún por ahí de que estás embarazada. ¿Es cierto?There's a rumour going around about you being pregnant. Is it true?
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