suspira
“suspira” means “he/she/it sighs” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
he/she/it sighs, you sigh
Also: it whistles
📝 In Action
Ella suspira mientras mira las fotos viejas.
A2She sighs while looking at the old photos.
El viento suspira entre los árboles.
B1The wind sighs through the trees.
he/she/it longs for, he/she/it yearns for
📝 In Action
Él suspira por volver a su tierra natal.
B1He longs to return to his homeland.
Toda la ciudad suspira por la paz.
B2The whole city yearns for peace.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: suspira
Question 1 of 2
What does 'Él suspira por ella' mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'suspirare', which combines 'sub' (from below) and 'spirare' (to breathe). It literally describes a breath coming from deep within the chest.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suspira' a noun or a verb?
It is a verb form. The noun (a sigh) is 'suspiro'.
Can I use 'suspira' for animals?
Yes! You can use it anytime any living thing (or even the wind) lets out a long, audible breath.