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    Murmuraba (en. Murmured)

    /mur.mu'ra.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To utter words softly, indistinctly.
    While we were speaking, he murmured comments about the situation.
    Mientras hablábamos, él murmuraba comentarios sobre la situación.
    To express something in a way that is not clearly audible.
    The people in the back were murmuring during the presentation.
    La gente en el fondo murmuraba durante la presentación.
    To repeat something in a low and almost imperceptible manner.
    She was murmuring a song as she walked.
    Ella murmuraba una canción mientras caminaba.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'murmurare', which means 'to murmur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to murmur under one's breath
    To speak softly so that only a few people can hear.
    murmurar entre dientes
    to murmur in a low voice
    To express something in a low tone so that it is not heard by many.
    murmurar en voz baja
    murmured like a river
    It refers to the sound being constant and gentle.
    murmuraba como un río

    Related Words

    murmur
    A low and continuous sound that results from murmuring.
    murmullo
    whisper
    A very low voice used so as not to be heard.
    susurro
    comment
    An observation or judgment made in a low voice.
    comentario

    Slang Meanings

    To talk about someone without them knowing.
    Whenever he passes by, they murmur about him.
    Siempre que pasa, murmuran sobre él.
    To explain something secretly.
    We were murmuring about how to gauge the situation.
    Estábamos murmurando cómo tantear la situación.