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    Soplaba (en. Was blowing)

    /so'plaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of expelling air or steam forcefully.
    When I blew out the candles, I made a wish.
    Cuando soplaba las velas, hacía un deseo.
    To produce a sound by passing air through an object.
    He was blowing on the flute to play a melody.
    Soplaba en la flauta para tocar una melodía.
    To affect something through a breath of air.
    The wind was blowing strongly on the coast.
    El viento soplaba fuertemente en la costa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'suplicáre', which means 'to blow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blow out the candles
    Make a wish while blowing out the candles on a cake.
    soplar las velas
    to blow and make bottles
    Create problems where none exist.
    soplar y hacer botellas

    Related Words

    to blow
    Expelling air forcefully.
    soplar
    wind
    Movement of air in the atmosphere.
    viento
    to whisper
    Speaking softly.
    susurrar

    Slang Meanings

    To blow in a vulnerable situation.
    She always blew when she ran out of resources.
    Ella siempre soplaba cuando se le acababan los recursos.
    To pretend or exaggerate something.
    Don't pay attention to him, he's just blowing the story.
    No le hagas caso, solo está soplando la historia.