susurrar
to whisper
verb soo-soo-RRAHR Rare
Origin: Onomatopoeic Latin susurrare
Also means
to murmur
Usage Note
Susurrar describes speaking very softly or making a soft rustling sound — the wind susurra through the trees, or a person susurra a secret into someone's ear. It is more poetic and literary than hablar en voz baja (to speak quietly). The noun is susurro (a whisper, a murmur).
Examples
"Le susurró algo al oído y ella sonrió."
Natural Translation
He whispered something in her ear and she smiled.
Literal Translation
To-her he-whispered something to-the ear and she smiled.
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