Aspiro (en. I aspire)

/asˈpiɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To desire or long for something.
I aspire to be a great artist.
Aspiro a ser un gran artista.
To inhale air to fill the lungs.
I take a deep breath before diving.
Aspiro profundamente antes de sumergirme.

Etymology

From Latin 'aspirare', which means 'to blow upwards'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I aspire to the highest
I intend to achieve great accomplishments.
aspiro a lo más alto
I aspire to be better
I wish to surpass my abilities.
aspiro a ser mejor
to aspire to something
To intend to achieve a goal.
aspirar a algo

Related Words

aspiration
Strong desire to achieve something.
aspiración
aspirant
A person who seeks to reach a goal.
aspirante

Slang Meanings

To have great hopes for the future.
She aspires to the impossible with her dream of traveling the world.
Ella aspira a lo imposible con su sueño de viajar por el mundo.
To want something very much in the face of adversity.
Even in difficult circumstances, I aspire to a bright future.
Aún en circunstancias difíciles, aspiro a un futuro brillante.