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    Suspirar (en. Sigh)

    /sus.piˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To expel air from the lungs in a noisy and prolonged manner.
    She sighed upon seeing that there was no hope.
    Ella suspiró al ver que no había esperanzas.
    To manifest desire or longing in a breath.
    The boy sighed when he saw the toy he wanted.
    El niño suspiró al ver el juguete que quería.
    To express fatigue or resignation.
    He sighed deeply after a long day of work.
    Suspiró profundamente después de un largo día de trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'suspirare', which means 'to sigh' or 'to sigh with longing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sigh with relief
    To express relief upon solving a problem.
    suspirar de alivio
    to sigh for someone
    To feel romantic desire or longing for a person.
    suspirar por alguien
    to sigh in vain
    To express a feeling without expecting results.
    suspirar en vano

    Related Words

    sigh
    Act of sighing, sound produced by exhaling air.
    suspiro
    to yearn
    To desire intensely or desperately.
    ansiar
    to long for
    To feel a deep desire for something.
    anhelar

    Slang Meanings

    To sigh heavily for something unattainable.
    When he saw the sports car, he couldn't help but sigh.
    Cuando vio el coche deportivo, no pudo evitar suspirar.
    To sigh as a way of expressing disinterest.
    Upon hearing the news, he only sighed, as if nothing mattered to him anymore.
    Al oír las noticias, sólo suspiró, como si ya nada le importara.