toletole (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/toˈle.to.le/

How the Word is Used

Usage: The word "toletole" is commonly used in oral speech in Colombia and Venezuela. It is a colloquial term used to refer to gossip, rumors, or hearsay. This word is not frequently used in written Spanish.

Example Sentences

1. ¡Déjate de toletole y cuéntame la verdad!
   English: Stop with the gossip and tell me the truth!

2. ¿Has oído el toletole que anda corriendo sobre ellos?
   English: Have you heard the rumors going around about them?

Idiomatic Expressions

Toletole is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Colombian and Venezuelan Spanish:

1. Estar en toletole
   English: To be the subject of gossip/rumors

2. No dar toletole
   English: To not spread rumors/gossip

3. Andar de toletole en toletole
   English: To go from one gossip/rumor to another

Etymology

The origin of the term "toletole" is uncertain, but it is believed to be an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound of chatter or gossip.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: chisme, rumor, cotilleo
Antonyms: verdad, realidad, certeza