Susurro (en. Whisper)

/suˈsuɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Soft and faint sound produced when speaking quietly.

Example Sentence: The whisper of the breeze among the trees was relaxing.

El susurro de la brisa entre los árboles era relajante.

Definition: Delicate or secret communication carried out quietly.

Example Sentence: They shared whispers of secrets during the meeting.

Ellos compartieron susurros de secretos durante la reunión.

Definition: Expression of a feeling in a subtle and discreet manner.

Example Sentence: Her whisper of love was felt in the air.

Su susurro de amor se sintió en el aire.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'susurrus', meaning 'whisper'.

Phrase: whispers in the ear

Meaning: Intimate or secret conversations spoken softly.

susurros al oído

Phrase: whispers of the wind

Meaning: Soft sounds produced by the movement of air.

susurros del viento

Phrase: whispers of love

Meaning: Sweet and tender expressions between couples.

susurros de amor

Related Word: murmurs

Description: Soft and muted sounds that can express doubts or complaints.

murmullos

Related Word: secret

Description: Something that is kept hidden or confidential.

secreto

Related Word: confidence

Description: A private and discreet communication between people.

confidencia

Slang Meaning: Refers to a rumor or gossip that is shared quietly.

Example: That's the latest news circulating through the whispers of the office.

Esa es la última noticia que corre por los susurros de la oficina.

Slang Meaning: When someone speaks in a suggestive or secretive manner.

Example: She always drops whispers when she wants someone to find out something interesting.

Ella siempre lanza susurros cuando quiere que alguien se entere de algo interesante.