What does "chivato" mean in English?

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Spanish

chivato

English

snitch

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Alternative translations of "chivato"

tattletale
informant
whistleblower
tell-tale

Examples of how to use "chivato" in Spanish

Spanish
El chivato se lo contó todo al profesor.
English
The snitch told the teacher everything.
Spanish
No seas chivato con tus compañeros
English
Don't be a snitch with your classmates.
Spanish
La chivata contó todo al profesor
English
The tattletale told the teacher everything.
Spanish
El chivato del coche está encendido
English
The car's warning light is on.
Spanish
Mi amigo era un chivato en secundaria
English
My friend was a snitch in high school.

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