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farfullón means mumbler — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 12, 2025

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farfullón

noun • /[far-foo-yon]/

mumbler

Example:

Ese farfullón nadie lo entiende.

Nobody understands that mumbler.

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🧠 What does farfullón mean?

Farfullón (masculine noun) is a fun, slightly informal Spanish word used to describe someone who mumbles or speaks indistinctly. Think of that person who mutters under their breath, making it hard to understand what they're saying. It carries a gentle, humorous tone, not usually meant to be harshly critical.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi abuelo se ha vuelto un poco farfullón con la edad.
    My grandfather has become a bit of a mumbler with age.
  • Hablaba tan bajo y farfullón que no entendí nada.
    He spoke so softly and mumbled that I didn't understand a thing.
  • No seas farfullón y dilo claro.
    Don't mumble, speak clearly.
  • Entre el ruido y el farfullón del presentador, no pude seguir la conferencia.
    Between the noise and the presenter's mumbling, I couldn't follow the conference.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'mumbler' in Spanish?
The most common translation of 'mumbler' is 'farfullón'.
How do you pronounce 'farfullón' in Spanish?
It's pronounced far-foo-YOHN, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'farfullón' in a sentence?
You can use it as a noun: 'Eres un farfullón' (You're a mumbler). Or you can describe someone's speech: 'Hablaba de forma farfullona' (He/She spoke in a mumbling way).
What is the English translation of 'farfullón'?
'Mumbler' is the closest translation.
Does 'farfullón' change for gender or number?
Yes. For a female mumbler, you'd use 'farfullona'. For several mumblers, you would say 'farfullones' (masculine plural) or 'farfullonas' (feminine plural).
Is 'farfullón' common in everyday Spanish?
It's moderately common, and easily understood. It's more common in informal conversations.
Does 'farfullón' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It sticks to its primary meaning of someone who mumbles.
Is 'farfullón' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "farfullón"

Synonyms: balbuciente, tartamudo
Opposites: elocuente, claro

💡 Did You Know?

While 'farfullón' describes the person who mumbles, the verb 'farfullar' describes the act of mumbling itself.

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