Murmuraciones (en. Murmurs)

/murmuɾaˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Soft noise produced by voices when speaking quietly.
The murmurs in the room during the meeting were constant.
Las murmuraciones en el salón durante la reunión eran constantes.
Comments or rumors that are said in a low voice.
The murmurs about her personal life began to affect her reputation.
Las murmuraciones sobre su vida personal comenzaron a afectar su reputación.
Expressions of discontent or criticism expressed in a whisper.
The murmurs among employees reflected their dissatisfaction with management's decisions.
Las murmuraciones entre los empleados reflejaban su insatisfacción con las decisiones de la dirección.

Etymology

From Latin 'murmuratio', which refers to a murmur or dull sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

malicious murmurs
Comments or rumors that seek to damage someone's image.
murmuraciones malintencionadas
to drop a rumor
To make a low-voiced comment about something, usually in the form of a rumor.
dejar caer una murmuración
murmurs in the air
Noise from inaudible conversations surrounding an event or situation.
murmuraciones en el aire

Related Words

to murmur
To speak in a low voice or whisper.
murmurar
murmur
Soft noise produced when murmuring.
murmullo
murmuring
That murmurs.
murmurante

Slang Meanings

To speak behind someone's back.
Everyone was murmuring behind his back after the meeting.
Todos murmuraban a sus espaldas después de la junta.
To comment on something in secret.
They murmured about the new project without anyone hearing them.
Hicieron murmuraciones sobre el nuevo proyecto sin que nadie los escuchara.