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suspirar

soos-pee-RAR/sus.piˈɾaɾ/

to sigh

Also: to whisper
VerbA2regular ar
A person sitting on a park bench with shoulders slumped, exhaling a visible puff of air while looking tired but peaceful.
gerundsuspirando
past Participlesuspirado
infinitivesuspirar

📝 In Action

Ella suspiró de alivio cuando vio que el examen era fácil.

A2

She sighed with relief when she saw the exam was easy.

No paraba de suspirar mientras miraba la foto de su familia.

B1

He couldn't stop sighing while looking at the photo of his family.

El viento suspira entre los pinos de la montaña.

C1

The wind sighs through the pine trees on the mountain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • bostezar (to yawn (opposite action/feeling))

Common Collocations

  • suspirar de alivio – to sigh with relief
  • suspirar profundamente – to sigh deeply

to yearn for

Also: to crave
VerbB1regular ar
A person looking out of a window toward a distant star with a hand over their heart, looking hopeful and longing.
gerundsuspirando
past Participlesuspirado
infinitivesuspirar

📝 In Action

Él suspira por ella desde que eran niños.

B1

He has been yearning for her since they were children.

Muchos jóvenes suspiran por un trabajo bien pagado.

B2

Many young people crave a well-paid job.

Suspiraba por volver a ver el mar de su infancia.

B2

He longed to see the sea of his childhood again.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • suspirar por alguien – to yearn for someone
  • suspirar por algo – to long for something

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedessuspiraran
yosuspirara
túsuspiraras
vosotrossuspirarais
nosotrossuspiráramos
él/ella/ustedsuspirara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedessuspiren
yosuspire
túsuspires
vosotrossuspiréis
nosotrossuspiremos
él/ella/ustedsuspire

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedessuspiraron
yosuspiré
túsuspiraste
vosotrossuspirasteis
nosotrossuspiramos
él/ella/ustedsuspiró

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedessuspiraban
yosuspiraba
túsuspirabas
vosotrossuspirabais
nosotrossuspirábamos
él/ella/ustedsuspiraba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedessuspiran
yosuspiro
túsuspiras
vosotrossuspiráis
nosotrossuspiramos
él/ella/ustedsuspira
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "suspirar" in Spanish:

to crave→to sigh→to whisper→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: suspirar

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence means 'She sighed with relief'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
suspiro(a sigh) — Noun
suspirante(sighing / one who longs for something) — Adjective
suspirar(to sigh) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'suspirare', which combines 'sub' (from below) and 'spirare' (to breathe). It literally means to draw a deep breath from deep within.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: soupirerItalian: sospirareEnglish: suspiration (a rare word for a sigh)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'suspirar' an irregular verb?

No, it is a completely regular '-ar' verb. It follows the same pattern as 'hablar' or 'cantar'.

What is the difference between 'suspirar de' and 'suspirar por'?

Use 'suspirar de' for the cause of a sigh (like relief or sadness). Use 'suspirar por' when you are longing for or craving something/someone.

Can I use 'suspirar' for a physical breath without emotion?

Usually, 'suspirar' implies some emotional weight. For just breathing, use 'respirar'.