murmuring

• Describe un sonido bajo, continuo y poco definido, a menudo similar al de un arroyo suave o una voz apagada.

Describes a low, continuous, and indistinct sound, often like a soft stream or a gentle voice.

1. Making a low continuous soundB2formal

   Producing a soft, indistinct, and continuous noise, like a gentle stream or quiet voices.

   Murmullo

   • The murmuring brook provided a soothing background sound.
   • A murmuring crowd filled the hallway before the event.
   • The leaves made a murmuring sound in the gentle breeze.

   Sinónimosbabblingburblingdroninghummingmurmurousripplingrustlingsusurrantsusurrous

• Sustantivo que denota un sonido bajo, continuo e indistinto, a menudo emitido por un grupo de personas o por el movimiento de los labios sin habla articulada, o una queja expresada en tono bajo y confuso.

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by a group of people or by movement of the lips without articulate speech, or to a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.

1. Low continuous soundB2formal

   A soft, steady, and often indistinct sound, frequently produced by people speaking quietly or by a natural source like water.

   murmullo

   • The murmuring of the stream was very relaxing.
   • A low murmuring came from the crowd before the speech began.
   • He could hear the murmuring of voices in the next room.

   Sinónimosbuzzdronehummurmurmutterrustlesusurrationundertonewhisper

   Antónimosblastboomclamorroar

2. Quiet complaintB2formal

   A subdued expression of dissatisfaction or discontent, often spoken in a low voice.

   Murmullo de queja

   • There was some murmuring among the employees about the new policy.
   • She ignored the murmuring of the critics.
   • The decision was met with murmuring from the audience.

   Sinónimoscomplaintgrumblegrumblingmoanmutteringwhine

   Antónimosacclaimapprovalpraise

• Verbo que designa la acción de hablar en voz baja o de forma poco clara, a menudo expresando descontento, o de emitir un sonido bajo y continuo.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking softly or indistinctly, often expressing discontent or making a low, continuous sound.

1. Speak softly or indistinctlyB1formal

   To make a low, continuous, and often unclear sound, especially when speaking.

   murmurar

   • She murmured a reply, barely audible.
   • He murmured something under his breath.
   • The crowd murmured in agreement.

   Sinónimosgrumblemumblemutterwhisper

   Antónimosbellowcryroarscreamshoutyell

2. Complain quietlyB2informal

   To express dissatisfaction or discontent in a low, subdued voice.

   quejarse en voz baja

   • The workers murmured about the new policy.
   • He murmured complaints about the service.
   • They murmured among themselves, unhappy with the decision.

   Sinónimoscomplaingrumblemoanmutterwhine

   Antónimosapplaudcheercommendpraise