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farfullar means to mumble — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 11, 2025

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farfullar

verb • /[far-foo-LAR]/

to mumble

Example:

Murmullo y farfulla en su sueño.

He mumbles and mumbles in his sleep.

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🧠 What does farfullar mean?

Farfullar means to mumble, mutter, or speak indistinctly, often due to nervousness, embarrassment, or having trouble forming words. It implies a low, unclear, and sometimes hesitant way of speaking, where the sounds are not fully articulated. Think of someone trying to speak with their mouth full or when they're feeling shy and unsure.

📚 Extra examples

  • Estaba tan nervioso que empezó a farfullar.
    He was so nervous that he started to mumble.
  • Farfulló una excusa y se fue rápidamente.
    He mumbled an excuse and quickly left.
  • Con la boca llena de comida, farfulló algunas palabras.
    With his mouth full of food, he mumbled a few words.
  • No te entendí, estabas farfullando.
    I didn't understand you, you were mumbling.
  • El niño farfulló una respuesta apenas audible.
    The child mumbled a barely audible answer.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to mumble' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to mumble' in Spanish is 'farfullar'.
How do you pronounce 'farfullar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced far-foo-yar, with the emphasis on the second syllable (foo). The 'll' is pronounced like the 'y' in 'yes'.
How do you use 'farfullar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Estaba tan nervioso que empezó a farfullar' (He was so nervous that he started to mumble), or 'Farfulló una excusa y se fue rápidamente' (He mumbled an excuse and left quickly).
What is the English translation of 'farfullar'?
The English translation of 'farfullar' is 'to mumble'.
Does 'farfullar' change for gender or number?
Like all verbs, 'farfullar' conjugates depending on who is doing the mumbling. For example, 'yo farfullo' (I mumble), 'él farfulla' (he mumbles), 'ellos farfullan' (they mumble).
Is 'farfullar' common in everyday Spanish?
While not incredibly common, 'farfullar' is understood and used across the Spanish-speaking world. You're likely to hear it in conversations and see it in books or movies.
Does 'farfullar' have slang or double meanings?
'Farfullar' itself doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward way to describe mumbled speech.
Is 'farfullar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'farfullar' is used with the same meaning across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'farfullar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo farfullo, tú farfullas, él/ella/usted farfulla, nosotros/nosotras farfullamos, vosotros/vosotras farfulláis, ellos/ellas/ustedes farfullan. You can find the full conjugation online or in a Spanish textbook.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "farfullar"

Synonyms: balbucear, mascullar, murmurar
Opposites: articular, pronunciar claramente

💡 Did You Know?

The sound of mumbling, that 'farfullar' describes, is often represented in writing as 'blah, blah, blah' in English and 'bla, bla, bla' in Spanish!

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