What does "chivatazo" mean in English?

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Spanish

chivatazo

English

tip-off

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Alternative translations of "chivatazo"

informant
snitch
warning
alert

Examples of how to use "chivatazo" in Spanish

Spanish
Un chivatazo a la policía.
English
A tip to the police.
Spanish
El policía recibió un chivatazo anoche.
English
The police officer received a tip last night.
Spanish
Gracias al chivatazo atraparon al ladrón.
English
Thanks to the tip, they caught the thief.
Spanish
Ella dio una chivataza anoche.
English
She gave a tip last night.
Spanish
Sin un chivatazo no actuaron.
English
Without a tip, they didn't act.

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