Suspiros (en. Sighs)
[susˈpiɾos]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Sound produced by the exhalation of air in a deep and prolonged manner.
She let out a sigh of relief after hearing the news.
Ella soltó un suspiro de alivio tras escuchar la noticia.
Expression of longing or desire that manifests in the form of sound.
A sigh escaped his lips upon recalling past times.
Un suspiro escapó de sus labios al recordar tiempos pasados.
Etymology
From Latin 'suspirare', which means 'to sigh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to sigh for
To have a longing or intense desire for something or someone.
suspirar por
to let out a sigh
To express relief or resignation through a sigh.
dar un suspiro
sighs of love
Sighs that express love or desire towards someone.
suspiros de amor
Related Words
sigh
Action of sighing, commonly associated with relief or longing.
suspiro
to sigh
Action of exhaling gently, often as a sign of desire or sadness.
suspirar
Slang Meanings
A sigh that represents mental or emotional tiredness.
After a whole week of work, all I can do is let out a sigh.
Después de toda la semana de trabajo, solo me sale un suspiro.
Sighs that are associated with romantic or tender moments.
Hearing his sighs makes me feel like I'm in love.
Escuchar sus suspiros me hace sentir que estoy enamorado.