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    Murmuración (en. Gossip)

    /mur.mu.ɾa.ˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Soft and continuous sound, like that produced when murmuring.
    The murmur of the river was soothing.
    La murmuración del río era tranquilizadora.
    Rumors or comments made in a low voice about someone or something.
    The murmur about his personal life caused a great uproar.
    La murmuración sobre su vida personal causó un gran revuelo.
    Expression of anxiety or discontent in a subtle manner.
    There were murmurings among the employees about the new boss.
    Hubo murmuraciones entre los empleados sobre el nuevo jefe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'murmuratio', derived from 'murmurare', which means 'to murmur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    malicious murmurings
    Harmful or detrimental comments made secretly.
    murmuraciones maliciosas
    to be the subject of murmurings
    To be subject to rumors or comments behind one's back.
    ser objeto de murmuraciones
    murmurs in a low voice
    Comments made discreetly, without being easily heard.
    murmuraciones en voz baja

    Related Words

    to murmur
    To pronounce words in a low voice or whispers.
    murmurar
    murmurs
    Low and confusing noise produced by speaking in a low voice.
    murmullos
    rumor
    A comment or information that is unverified and spreads among people.
    rumor

    Slang Meanings

    Gossip
    I overheard a murmur that they are going to close the store.
    Escuché un murmuración de que van a cerrar la tienda.
    Chit-chat
    Murmurings among neighbors are never lacking.
    Las murmullaciones entre vecinos nunca faltan.