Meaning
whisper
- a very quiet, low voice or tone; a whispering sound
- a soft rustling or murmuring sound in nature
In a sentence
Mi ha rivelato il suo segreto con un filo di sussurro.
She revealed her secret to me in a soft whisper.
Nel silenzio della notte si sentiva solo il sussurro del vento.
In the silence of the night, only the whisper of the wind could be heard.
Non parlate ad alta voce, basta un semplice sussurro.
Don't talk loudly, a simple whisper is enough.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sussurro | masculine · singular |
| sussurri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can refer to either a human whisper or a gentle nature sound like the wind or leaves.