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    Aspira (en. Aspire)

    /asˈpiɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To inhale air or some gas.
    She inhales deeply before speaking.
    Ella aspira profundamente antes de hablar.
    To desire or try to reach something.
    He aspires to be a doctor.
    Él aspira a ser médico.
    To extract something from a place by suction.
    The vacuum cleaner sucks up the dust from the floor.
    El aspirador aspira el polvo del suelo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aspirare', which means 'to blow towards' or 'to inhale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to aspire to something
    To intend to achieve a goal.
    aspirar a algo
    breathe in deeply
    To inhale with intensity.
    aspira fuerte

    Related Words

    vacuum cleaner
    Device for sucking up dirt.
    aspiradora
    aspirant
    Person who wishes to achieve a job or position.
    aspirante

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of wanting something very strongly.
    He aspires to be the best on his team.
    Él aspira a ser el mejor en su equipo.
    To use something as a resource to obtain something more.
    She attracts everyone's attention with her performance.
    Ella aspira la atención de todos con su actuación.