murmullo

Definitions of murmullo
  1. noun
    a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
    synonyms: barboteo, bisbiseo, estruendo, quejas, refunfuño, rumor
  2. noun
    a small wave on the surface of a liquid
  3. noun
    a humming noise
    synonyms: silbido, susurro, zumbido
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    type of:
    estrépito, runrún
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  4. noun
    a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
    synonyms: barboteo, bisbiseo, rumor
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    type of:
    son, sonido
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  5. noun
    a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
    synonyms: bisbiseo, crujido, cuchicheo, secreteo, suspiro, susurro
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    type of:
    estrépito, runrún
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
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