Aspirando (en. Aspiring)

/aspiˈɾando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of drawing air into the lungs through the nose or mouth.
He was inhaling deeply to relax.
Estaba aspirando profundamente para relajarse.
To desire or intend to obtain something.
She is aspiring to a management position in the company.
Ella está aspirando a un puesto de dirección en la empresa.
The action of absorbing a liquid or powder through a suction system.
The vacuum cleaner is sucking up the dirt from the floor.
El aspirador está aspirando la suciedad del suelo.

Etymology

From Latin 'aspirandus', meaning 'that which must be aspired to.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

aspiring for more
Having ambitions to achieve something greater.
aspirando a más
inhaling fresh air
Inhaling clean or renewed air.
aspirando aire fresco
inhaling forcefully
Breathing in deeply or intensely.
aspirando con fuerza

Related Words

aspiration
The act of wishing for or seeking something.
aspiración
I aspire
First-person singular of the present indicative of aspire.
aspiro
aspiring
A person who aspires to something, generally to a position or role.
aspirante

Slang Meanings

Aspiring to something big.
He is aspiring to be the next president of the association.
Él está aspirando a ser el próximo presidente de la asociación.
Being in a situation of intense searching.
Currently, he is aspiring to a better job.
Actualmente, está aspirando a un trabajo mejor.