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murmurar means to murmur — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 6, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

murmurar

verb • /[moor-moo-RAR]/

to murmur

Example:

El río murmuraba historias antiguas al oído.

The river murmured ancient tales to the ear.

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🧠 What does murmurar mean?

Murmurar means to speak softly or indistinctly, often in a low voice. It suggests a hushed tone, sometimes secretive or complaining. It can also describe the gentle sound of something like a stream or the wind.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ella murmuró una disculpa.
    She murmured an apology.
  • El río murmuraba entre las rocas.
    The river murmured between the rocks.
  • La gente murmuraba sobre la noticia.
    People were murmuring about the news.
  • Me murmuró un secreto al oído.
    They murmured a secret in my ear.
  • Los empleados murmuraban sobre el nuevo jefe.
    The employees were murmuring about the new boss.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to murmur' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to murmur' is 'murmurar'.
How do you pronounce 'murmurar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced moor-moo-RAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'murmurar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Ella murmuró una disculpa' (She murmured an apology), or 'El viento murmuraba entre los árboles' (The wind murmured through the trees).
What is the English translation of 'murmurar'?
The English translation of 'murmurar' is 'to murmur'.
Does 'murmurar' change for gender or number?
No, 'murmurar' is conjugated like a regular -ar verb, but its meaning doesn't change based on gender or number. The conjugation will reflect who is doing the murmuring (yo murmuro, tú murmuras, él/ella/usted murmura, etc.).
Is 'murmurar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'murmurar' is fairly common and understood across the Spanish-speaking world.
Does 'murmurar' have slang or double meanings?
While 'murmurar' itself doesn't have slang or double meanings, the context in which it's used can sometimes imply gossip or complaints. For example, 'Estaban murmurando en la esquina' (They were murmuring in the corner) might suggest they were gossiping.
Is 'murmurar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Not significantly. The meaning and usage of 'murmurar' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'murmurar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo murmuro Tú murmuras Él/Ella/Usted murmura Nosotros/Nosotras murmuramos Vosotros/Vosotras murmuráis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes murmuran

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "murmurar"

Synonyms: susurrar, cuchichear
Opposites: gritar, vociferar

💡 Did You Know?

The sound of a gentle stream is often described as 'murmurando' (murmuring) in Spanish, evoking a peaceful and tranquil image.

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