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susurrante means whispering — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: February 5, 2026

✨ Beautiful Spanish

susurrante

adjective • /[soo-soo-RAN-te]/

whispering

Example:

El viento susurrante traía recuerdos.

The whispering wind carried memories.

🧠 What does susurrante mean?

The adjective 'susurrante' describes something that is whispering, murmuring, or making a soft, rustling sound. It is the present participle of the verb 'susurrar' (to whisper). This word has a poetic and evocative quality, often used in literature to describe gentle sounds like a soft voice, the wind moving through trees, or the gentle flow of water.

📚 Extra examples

  • La voz susurrante de la madre calmó al niño.
    The mother's whispering voice calmed the child.
  • Nos sentamos a escuchar el viento susurrante entre los pinos.
    We sat and listened to the whispering wind among the pine trees.
  • El arroyo bajaba de la montaña con un murmullo susurrante.
    The stream came down from the mountain with a whispering murmur.
  • La biblioteca era un espacio silencioso, roto solo por el paso susurrante de las páginas.
    The library was a silent space, broken only by the whispering turn of pages.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'susurrante' comes from the verb 'susurrar', which is onomatopoeic. This means the word itself imitates the soft, hissing sound of a whisper ('s-s-s-r-r'), making it a particularly descriptive and evocative term in the Spanish language.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "susurrante"

Synonyms: murmurante, cuchicheante, rumoroso, sibilante
Opposites: ruidoso, estruendoso, atronador, clamoroso

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'whispering' in Spanish?
The adjective 'whispering' is 'susurrante'. The verb 'to whisper' is 'susurrar', and the continuous action is 'susurrando' (e.g., 'está susurrando' - he/she is whispering).
How do you pronounce 'susurrante' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /su.suˈrran.te/. The stress falls on the third syllable, 'rran'. The 'rr' is a trilled or rolled 'r' sound, common in Spanish.
How do you use 'susurrante' in a sentence?
'Susurrante' is an adjective that modifies a noun, describing it as producing a soft, whispering sound. For example: 'Me gusta el sonido susurrante de las hojas en otoño.' (I like the whispering sound of the leaves in autumn.)
What is the English translation of 'susurrante'?
The most direct English translation of 'susurrante' is 'whispering'. It can also be translated as 'murmuring' or 'rustling', depending on the context.
Does 'susurrante' change for gender or number?
'Susurrante' is invariable in gender, meaning it's the same for both masculine and feminine nouns (e.g., 'un viento susurrante', 'una voz susurrante'). To make it plural, you add an 's': 'susurrantes'.
Is 'susurrante' common in everyday Spanish?
It is not a highly common word in casual, daily conversation. 'Susurrante' is considered more literary or poetic and is more likely to be found in written descriptions, poetry, or more formal speech.
Does 'susurrante' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'susurrante' does not have any common slang meanings or connotations. Its meaning is consistently tied to the act or sound of whispering.
Is 'susurrante' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'susurrante' is used and understood in the same way across all Spanish-speaking regions. Its literary and descriptive character is consistent.

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