suspirar — meaning in English

English meaning

• gasp verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
• long adjective Measuring a great distance from end to end.
• sigh verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

Senses

suspirar is used for these senses in English:

• long (intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

gasp — full definition

1. verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
2. noun A short, sudden intake of breath.

long — full definition

1. adjective Measuring a great distance from end to end.
2. adjective Lasting for a great amount of time.
3. verb To feel a strong desire or yearning for something.
4. verb (finance) To hold or buy an asset expecting its price to rise.
5. adverb For a great amount of time.

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