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

📅 Published: July 2, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

susurro

noun • /[soo-SOO-roh]/

whisper

Example:

Escuché el susurro del viento en árboles.

I heard the whisper of wind through trees.

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🧠 What does susurro mean?

Susurro translates to 'whisper' in English. It refers to a soft, low, and often secretive way of speaking, barely audible to others. It evokes a sense of intimacy, mystery, or confidentiality. Think of the rustling of leaves in the wind, or a secret shared between two friends – that gentle sound is captured perfectly by the word 'susurro'. It's often used to describe spoken words, but can also be used poetically to describe other quiet sounds.

📚 Extra examples

  • El susurro del viento entre las hojas me relaja.
    The whisper of the wind through the leaves relaxes me.
  • Me contó el secreto en un susurro.
    They told me the secret in a whisper.
  • Oí un susurro proveniente del otro lado de la puerta.
    I heard a whisper coming from the other side of the door.
  • El susurro de las olas me arrullaba para dormir.
    The whisper of the waves lulled me to sleep.
  • Hablaron en susurros para no despertar al bebé.
    They spoke in whispers so as not to wake the baby.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'whisper' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'whisper' is 'susurro'.
How do you pronounce 'susurro' in Spanish?
It's pronounced soo-SOO-rroh, with the stress on the second syllable. Each 'r' is rolled slightly.
How do you use 'susurro' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'El susurro del viento' (The whisper of the wind), 'Hablar en susurros' (To speak in whispers), or 'Oí un susurro' (I heard a whisper).
What is the English translation of 'susurro'?
'Susurro' translates to 'whisper' in English.
Does 'susurro' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'susurro' can be pluralized to 'susurros' (whispers). It doesn't change for gender.
Is 'susurro' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'susurro' is a relatively common word used in everyday conversations and writing.
Does 'susurro' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. 'Susurro' is generally used in its literal sense. It doesn't have any common slang or double meanings.
Is 'susurro' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'susurro' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "susurro"

Synonyms: murmullo, cuchicheo
Opposites: grito, alarido

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form of 'susurro' is 'susurrar', which means 'to whisper'. You can use it like this: 'Ella me susurró un secreto' (She whispered a secret to me).

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