What does "alcahueta" mean in English?

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Spanish

alcahueta

English

matchmaker

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Alternative translations of "alcahueta"

go-between
pimp
mediator

Examples of how to use "alcahueta" in Spanish

Spanish
Era una vieja alcahueta.
English
She was an old matchmaker.
Spanish
Mi abuela era una alcahueta de parejas.
English
My grandmother was a matchmaker for couples.
Spanish
No seas alcahueta con sus secretos.
English
Don't be a gossip with his secrets.
Spanish
La alcahueta ayudó a los novios.
English
The matchmaker helped the lovers.
Spanish
El alcahueto cobró por su ayuda.
English
The matchmaker charged for his help.

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Era una vieja alcahueta.

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