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susurrar

to whisper

verb soo-soo-RRAHR Rare

Origin: Onomatopoeic Latin susurrare

Also means

to murmur

Usage Note

Susurrar describes speaking very softly or making a soft rustling sound — the wind susurra through the trees, or a person susurra a secret into someone's ear. It is more poetic and literary than hablar en voz baja (to speak quietly). The noun is susurro (a whisper, a murmur).

Examples

"Le susurró algo al oído y ella sonrió."

Natural Translation

He whispered something in her ear and she smiled.

Literal Translation

To-her he-whispered something to-the ear and she smiled.

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