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

📅 Published: September 23, 2025

😆 Funny Words

siseo

noun • /[see-SE-o]/

hiss

Example:

Escuché un siseo detrás de mí.

I heard a hiss behind me.

🧠 What does siseo mean?

Siseo refers to a hissing sound, often made by animals like snakes or cats. It can also describe the characteristic sound of the Spanish 'c' before 'i' and 'e' (like in 'ceceo'), which some learners struggle to distinguish from the 's' sound. Think of the subtle difference between 'sin' (without) and 'cin' (pronounced similarly to 'thin' in English). While 'cin' isn't a real word, it illustrates the hissing 'c' sound.

📚 Extra examples

  • El gato hizo un siseo amenazante.
    The cat made a threatening hiss.
  • El siseo de la serpiente me asustó.
    The snake's hiss scared me.
  • Algunos estudiantes de español confunden el siseo de la 'c' con el sonido de la 's'.
    Some Spanish students confuse the hiss of the 'c' with the sound of 's'.

💡 Did You Know?

The 'c' before 'i' and 'e' creating a hissing sound is called 'ceceo' in Spanish phonetics. It's a key feature of Spanish pronunciation.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "siseo"

Synonyms: silbido, susurro

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'hiss' in Spanish?
The most common translation of 'hiss' is 'siseo'.
How do you pronounce 'siseo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced see-SEH-oh, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'siseo' in a sentence?
You can use 'siseo' to describe the sound a snake makes: 'El siseo de la serpiente me asustó.' (The snake's hiss scared me.)
What is the English translation of 'siseo'?
The English translation of 'siseo' is 'hiss'.
Does 'siseo' change for gender or number?
No, 'siseo' doesn't change for gender, but you can pluralize it as 'siseos' to talk about multiple hisses.
Is 'siseo' common in everyday Spanish?
While not incredibly common, 'siseo' is understood and used when talking about hissing sounds.
Does 'siseo' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. 'Siseo' primarily refers to the hissing sound. It's pretty straightforward.
Is 'siseo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'siseo' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

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