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    Murmuraban (en. They murmured)

    /murmuˈraβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To speak in a low or indistinct voice, often in a way that is not audible to others.
    The children were murmuring secrets to each other in the corner of the classroom.
    Los niños murmuraban secretos entre ellos en el rincón del aula.
    To express complaints or discontent softly.
    The employees were murmuring about the company's new policies.
    Los empleados murmuraban sobre las nuevas políticas de la empresa.
    To make a soft or constant noise, similar to the murmur of a river.
    The wind murmured among the trees.
    El viento murmuraba entre los árboles.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'murmurare', which means 'to emit a low or indistinct sound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to murmur against
    To express complaints softly about something or someone.
    murmurar contra
    whispers in the crowd
    Indistinct and soft conversations that occur in a group.
    murmullos en la multitud
    the wind murmured
    It refers to the soft sound that the wind makes as it passes between objects.
    murmuraba el viento

    Related Words

    murmurer
    A person who murmurs, often in secret conversations.
    murmurador
    murmur
    A low and continuous sound that imitates the act of murmuring.
    murmuro
    whisper
    An even softer and more delicate murmur.
    susurro

    Slang Meanings

    Gossip or rumor discussed in a low voice.
    At the party, people were murmuring about the relationship between two friends.
    En la fiesta, se escuchaban murmuraban sobre la relación entre dos amigos.
    Talking about someone behind their back.
    I don't know why they are always murmuring about his personal life.
    No sé por qué siempre están murmuraban sobre su vida personal.