Cuchicheos (en. Whispers)

ku.t͡ʃi.t͡ʃe.os

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The act of whispering, that is, speaking in a low voice or murmuring.

The whispers in the classroom distracted the teacher.

Los cuchicheos en la sala de clases distrajeron al profesor.

Secret or confidential conversations.

There were many whispers during the meeting about the new project.

Hubo muchos cuchicheos durante la reunión sobre el nuevo proyecto.

Information conveyed in whispers.

Whispers about his promotion began to circulate in the office.

Los cuchicheos sobre su ascenso comenzaron a circular en la oficina.

From the verb "cuchichear," which is derived from the sound of speaking in a low voice.

to whisper under one's breath

Speaking in a low voice, often in a hidden or secretive manner.

cuchichear entre dientes

malicious whispering

Negative or harmful chatter about someone.

cuchicheo malicioso

hallway whispers

Informal conversations that take place in places like hallways or common areas.

cuchicheos de pasillo

whisper

A soft sound produced when speaking in a low voice.

susurro

murmur

Any of the sounds produced when speaking in a low tone.

murmuro

gossip

Information or news, generally of a negative or private nature.

chisme

To chat discreetly so as not to be heard.

In the café, everyone was whispering about the new boss.

En el café, todos estaban haciendo cuchicheos sobre el nuevo jefe.

To speak secretly about something.

It was just chatter among friends about what had happened.

Eran solo cuchicheos entre amigos sobre lo que había pasado.