Sopla (en. Blow)

/ˈsop.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Expel air forcefully through the lips.

Blow so that the soup cools down.

Sopla para que la sopa se enfríe.

Play a wind instrument.

She plays the flute with great skill.

Ella sopla la flauta con gran destreza.

Produce a sound by passing air through a hole.

The boy blows out the candle on his birthday.

El niño sopla la vela de su cumpleaños.

From the Latin 'sufflare', which means 'to blow'.

blow and I'll blow for you

Expression used to warn someone that they are exposing themselves to danger.

sopla que te soplo

blow on the fire

Indicates that the fire should be revived by blowing.

sopla el fuego

blow and make bubbles

Refers to something that seems easy but may have complications.

sopla y hace burbujas

blower

Instrument used to blow air.

soplador

puff

Action or effect of blowing.

soplo

to blow oneself

Action of blowing oneself.

soplarse

To shout or make noise in an annoying manner.

Don't make so much noise at the meeting.

No hagas tanto sopla en la reunión.

A piece of information or rumor that is passed informally.

I heard the rumor that they are going to close the store.

Me llegó el sopla de que van a cerrar la tienda.