sussurrar
to whisper
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/susuˈʁaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Sussurrar is an onomatopoeic word that beautifully mimics the sound of whispering. In Portuguese romantic poetry, sussurrar is often used to describe intimate moments between lovers. The noun 'sussurro' (a whisper) appears frequently in fado lyrics, Portugal's signature music genre.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele sussurrou-me ao ouvido que me amava.
He whispered in my ear that he loved me.
Sussurra, o bebé está a dormir.
Whisper, the baby is sleeping.
As árvores sussurravam ao vento.
The trees whispered in the wind.