Alientos (en. Breaths)

/a.ljen.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Impulses or forces experienced when breathing.
The winds' breaths moved the leaves of the trees.
Los alientos del viento movían las hojas de los árboles.
Feeling of life or spirit.
The breaths of hope kept him firm in his decision.
Los alientos de esperanza lo mantuvieron firme en su decisión.
Air expelled when exhaling.
The breaths from the campfire warmed the cold night.
Los alientos de la fogata daban calor a la noche fría.

Etymology

From Latin 'anhelitus', meaning 'breath' or 'spirit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breaths of life
Feeling of revitalization or renewal.
alientos de vida
to lose one's breath
To be left breathless or astonished.
perder los alientos
to give encouragement
To encourage someone in difficult times.
dar alientos

Related Words

longing
Intense desire or lack of something.
anhelo
breathing
Action of breathing.
respiración
breath
Current of air.
soplo

Slang Meanings

Expression of cheer or support.
They gave him encouragement to keep going with his project.
Le dieron alientos para que siguiera adelante en su proyecto.
Referring to the air expelled when speaking.
What you hear is your breath when you are excited.
Eso que suena son tus alientos cuando estás emocionado.