Spanish Word of the Day: 'Susurrar'
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20 Dec, 2018
Updated Thu 20 Dec 2018 09:57 CEST
This word is great if you have a secret to tell.
The Spanish word susurrar means to mutter, mumble or babble, as well as whisper.
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No tienes que susurrar.
You don’t have to whisper.
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No susurres y habla más alto.
Don't mutter and talk louder.
Susurrar can also refer to making noise, like murmuring or rustling.
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Me gusta el susurro del viento y las hojas en otoño.
I like how the wind whistles and the leaves rustle in autumn.
Pronunciation:
soo-soo-rahr
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This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.
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The Spanish word susurrar means to mutter, mumble or babble, as well as whisper.
- No tienes que susurrar.
You don’t have to whisper.
- No susurres y habla más alto.
Don't mutter and talk louder.
Susurrar can also refer to making noise, like murmuring or rustling.
- Me gusta el susurro del viento y las hojas en otoño.
I like how the wind whistles and the leaves rustle in autumn.
Pronunciation:
soo-soo-rahr
Check out our other word of the day posts
This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.
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