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.