What is the Spanish word for "muffle"?

Learn how to say "muffle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

muffle

Spanish

amortiguar

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Alternative translations of "muffle"

silenciar
ahogar
sofocar
amordazar

Examples of how to use "muffle" in Spanish

English
He used a pillow to muffle the sound.
Spanish
Usó una almohada para amortiguar el sonido.
English
Thick curtains muffle the street noise.
Spanish
Las cortinas gruesas amortiguan el ruido de la calle.
English
She muffled the baby with a blanket.
Spanish
Ella envolvió al bebé con una manta para silenciarlo.
English
They are muffling the engines now.
Spanish
Están amortiguando los motores ahora.
English
He has muffled his voice for privacy.
Spanish
Él ha silenciado su voz por privacidad.

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