Suspiró (en. Sigh)
/suspiˈɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Involuntary exhalation of air, usually indicating emotion.
A sigh escaped his lips as he remembered old times.
Un suspiro escapó de sus labios al recordar viejos tiempos.
Feeling of sadness or longing expressed through a sound.
The young woman's sighs reflected her melancholy.
Los suspiros de la joven reflejaban su melancolía.
verb
To let out a sigh, generally out of relief or sadness.
She sighed at the end of the exam, feeling that everything had gone well.
Ella suspiró al finalizar el examen, sintiendo que todo había salido bien.
To let out a sigh of desire.
He sighed at the beauty of the landscape.
Él suspiró frente a la belleza del paisaje.
Etymology
From Latin 'suspirare', which means 'to sigh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deep sigh
Exhaling air forcefully to release tension.
suspiro profundo
to let out a sigh of relief
To express relief after a tense situation.
dar un suspiro de alivio
sigh of love
Expression of romantic desire or longing.
suspiro de amor
Related Words
to sigh
To emit sighs.
suspirar
susceptible
That can be affected by something emotional.
susceptible
suspense
State of uncertainty or emotional tension.
suspenso
Slang Meanings
Sigh of resignation.
He let out a sigh of resignation upon seeing that his plan was not going to work.
Soltó un 'suspiro' de resignación al ver que su plan no iba a funcionar.
Sigh in the modality of longing.
Upon hearing her favorite song, she let out a sigh of longing.
Al oír su canción favorita, dejó escapar un 'suspiro' de anhelo.