noun phrasepl: hushed voices
voz sussurrada
1. a soft, quiet voice used to speak in a restrained or secretive manner, often to avoid being heard by others
She spoke in a hushed voice so as not to wake the sleeping child.
Ela falou em voz sussurrada para não acordar a criança que dormia.
2. speech that is deliberately lowered in volume, typically due to urgency, secrecy, or respect for the situation
The mourners spoke in hushed voices during the funeral.
Os enlutados falavam em voz sussurrada durante o funeral.
The phrase 'hushed voice' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe respectful or secretive communication. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in social situations where discretion is valued, such as discussing sensitive matters or showing respect in formal or solemn occasions. The equivalent Portuguese phrase 'voz sussurrada' carries the same connotation of intimacy and confidentiality.
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