cochichar

Senses

1. 1.

   to whisper

   to speak very quietly so others cannot hear

2. 2.

   to gossip

   to spread rumors or talk about others in hushed tones

Examples

• "As crianças estavam cochichando no fundo da sala durante a aula."

  The children were whispering in the back of the room during class.

• "Ela cochichou algo no ouvido dele e os dois riram."

  She whispered something in his ear and they both laughed.

• "Os vizinhos vivem cochichando sobre a vida alheia."

  The neighbors are always gossiping about other people's lives.

Usage

Common informal verb used in everyday speech. Often followed by "no ouvido de alguém" (in someone's ear) or used intransitively. Can carry a negative connotation when referring to gossip or secretive talk.