mumble

• Sustantivo que designa un habla o expresión oral baja, poco clara o indistinta, a menudo dicha en voz baja o con vacilación.

A noun referring to a soft, indistinct, or low utterance, often made when speaking quietly or with hesitation.

1. Indistinct speechB1informal

   A soft, unclear, or low utterance that is difficult to hear or understand.

   murmullo

   • He spoke in a mumble, so I couldn't catch his name.
   • Her reply was just a mumble, barely audible.
   • The teacher asked him to stop his mumble and speak clearly.

   Sinónimosmumblingmurmurmurmuringmutterundertone

   Antónimosarticulationclarityenunciation

• Verbo usado para describir el habla de manera baja, confusa o poco clara, a menudo con la boca medio cerrada,o cuando alguien habla entre dientes de forma ininteligible.

A verb used to describe speaking in a low, unclear, or indistinct manner, often with the mouth partly closed.

1. Speak unclearlyB1informal

   To speak in a quiet, unclear way, often with the mouth partly closed, making it hard to understand.

   Hablar entre dientes

   • He mumbled something under his breath and walked away.
   • She was so tired she could only mumble her answers.
   • Stop mumbling and speak clearly so everyone can hear you.

   Sinónimosbabbledronegarblemurmurmutterslur

   Antónimosarticulateenunciate

2. Chew without teethB2informal

   To chew food slowly and with difficulty, especially when having no teeth.

   Mascar sin dientes

   • The old dog mumbled his food for a long time.
   • Without his dentures, he could only mumble the soft bread.
   • The baby mumbled the biscuit with her gums.

   Sinónimosgum