Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
susurrar
Pronunciation
IPA/susuˈraɾ/
Meaning
- verbwhisper
Example
Ella susurra un secreto al oído.
She whispers a secret close to someone's ear.
More examples
Los niños susurraban entre ellos durante la clase.
The children were whispering to each other during class.
Core concept
A secret whispered into someone's ear.
Common phrases
susurrar palabras al oído
whisper words into someone's ear
susurrar por lo bajo
whisper under one's breath
Similar words
cuchichear: Speaks in low, hushed tones with someone nearby to share quiet gossip or secrets.
murmurar: Murmurs complaints or objections quietly, often without wanting to be heard clearly.
musitar: Speaks in a tiny, breathy voice so words are barely audible or clear.
mascullar: Mumbles under the breath with unclear pronunciation and very low volume.
Definition in Spanish
Pronunciar palabras con un volumen muy bajo, frecuentemente para comunicarlas solo al oyente cercano.
Word origin
Susurrar derives from Latin susurrāre and ultimately from susurrus, an onomatopoeic word for a soft murmuring or rustling noise that shaped the verb's sense.
Usage tips
- Susurrar typically means speaking confidentially to one person, while murmurar often refers to low complaints or background murmurs and cuchichear fits whispering among several people.