Exhalar (en. Exhale)

/eks.aˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expel air or other gases from the inside to the outside.
He exhaled deeply before speaking.
Exhaló profundamente antes de hablar.
Emit a smell or vapor.
The tree exudes a pleasant fragrance in spring.
El árbol exhala un perfume agradable en primavera.
Let something escape with a sigh or a movement.
She let out a sigh of relief upon receiving good news.
Exhaló un suspiro de alivio al recibir buenas noticias.

Etymology

From Latin 'exhalare', which means 'to release air'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exhale smoke
Emit smoke, as when smoking.
exhalar humo
exhale scents
Release aromas or fragrances.
exhalar olores
exhale emotions
Express feelings intensely.
exhalar emociones

Related Words

inhale
Action of introducing air or gases into the lungs.
inhalar
breathe
Process of taking in air and expelling it.
respirar
release
Separating something from what is attached.
desprender

Slang Meanings

Release tension
When he exercised, he exhaled his stress.
Cuando hizo ejercicio, exhaló su estrés.
Expel something negative
I need to exhale all the bad energy from my body.
Necesito exhalar toda la mala energía de mi cuerpo.