murmuring

[/ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/]

noun/gerund/adjective

murmúrio

1. A soft, whispering sound; a low continuous sound

The murmuring of the stream was soothing.

O murmúrio do riacho era relaxante.

2. Expressing dissatisfaction or discontent in a quiet manner

There was murmuring among the staff about the new policy.

Havia murmúrio entre a equipe sobre a nova política.

3. Speaking in low tones that are difficult to hear clearly

He was murmuring complaints under his breath.

Ele estava murmurando reclamações entre dentes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

murmúrio

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

murmúrio

Common usage; sometimes 'sussurro' for whispering variants

Rio de Janeiro

murmúrio

Standard usage with regional pronunciation variations

Portugal

murmúrio

Standard European Portuguese equivalent

murmuring dissent

murmuring waters

murmuring complaint

murmuring agreement

without a murmur

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