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Translate Files Murmuró (en. Murmured)
/mur.mu.'ɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To emit a low and continuous sound, like a murmur.
She murmured her thoughts while walking.
Ella murmuró sus pensamientos mientras caminaba.
To speak in a low voice or in a confidential tone.
The students murmured among themselves during class.
Los estudiantes murmuró entre ellos durante la clase.
To say something in the form of a complaint or criticism without being clearly heard.
He murmured something about the boss's decisions.
Murmuró algo sobre las decisiones del jefe.
Etymology
From Latin 'murmurare', which means 'to murmur' or 'to whisper'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to murmur under one's breath
to speak in a low voice, in a way that is not understandable.
murmurar entre dientes
murmurs of the people
whispers or rumors that circulate within a group.
murmullos de la gente
to murmur behind someone's back
to talk about someone without that person being present.
murmurar a espaldas
Related Words
whisper
A soft and low sound produced by speaking in a faint voice.
susurro
murmured
Subtle or indistinct noise that can be caused by wind or flowing water.
r murmuro
Slang Meanings
To comment on something in secret.
He always murmurs when there’s an open secret.
Él siempre murmura cuando hay un secreto a voces.
To speak ill of someone in secrecy.
Don't trust her; she murmurs a lot about people.
No te fíes de ella, murmura mucho de la gente.