Suspiro (en. Sigh)

/susˈpiɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Involuntary movement of the lungs that occurs when air is released in a way that produces a sound.

His sigh denoted a deep relief after receiving good news.

Su suspiro denotó un profundo alivio tras recibir buenas noticias.

Expression of longing or desire.

Every sigh she emitted reflected her sadness over the distance.

Cada suspiro que ella emitía reflejaba su tristeza por la distancia.

Feeling of melancholy or nostalgia.

He let out a sigh while looking at pictures of his childhood.

Él soltó un suspiro mientras miraba fotos de su infancia.

From the Latin 'suspirium', which means 'sighing', based on 'suspirare', which means 'to sigh'.

sigh of relief

Expression that indicates a person feels relieved after a moment of tension.

suspiro de alivio

to let out a sigh

To perform the act of sighing, which can indicate tiredness, sadness, or relief.

dar un suspiro

sigh of the soul

Sigh that reflects a deep emotion or inner longing.

suspiro del alma

to sigh

Verb that means to emit a sigh.

suspirar

breath

Act of breathing; air that is expelled or inhaled.

aliento

sigh of love

When I saw him, I couldn't help but let out a sigh of love.

Cuando le vi, no pude evitar soltar un suspiro de amor.

existential sigh

Sometimes, a simple existential sigh can release a lot of emotional tension.

A veces, un simple suspiro existencial puede liberar mucha tensión emocional.