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    Murmullos (en. Murmurs)

    /murˈmuʝos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Soft and confusing sounds produced by low-voiced conversation.
    The murmurs in the waiting room were constant.
    Los murmullos en la sala de espera eran constantes.
    Whispers or comments made in a low voice, often in secret.
    I heard murmurs about the party plans.
    Escuché murmullos sobre los planes de la fiesta.
    Sounds that imitate the noise of water flowing gently.
    The murmur of the river was relaxing.
    El murmullo del río era relajante.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'murmurar', which comes from the Latin 'murmurare', meaning 'to make a soft noise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    murmurs of the city
    The constant soft noises that arise from urban activity.
    murmullos de la ciudad
    murmurs in the crowd
    Comments and conversations that occur among a group of people.
    murmullos en la multitud
    listen to murmurs
    Pay attention to low conversations or rumors.
    escuchar murmullos

    Related Words

    murmur
    To produce murmurs, to speak in a low voice.
    murmurar
    whisper
    Soft sound made when speaking in a low voice.
    susurro
    rumor
    Information conveyed by voice that may not be true.
    rumor

    Slang Meanings

    Disparaging comments made covertly.
    She was murmuring about her ex-boyfriend.
    Ella hacía murmullos sobre su exnovio.
    To talk secretly or gossip.
    There are always murmurs in the office about the boss.
    Siempre hay murmullos en la oficina sobre la jefa.