suspiro
/susˈpiɾo/
The Spanish word for "sigh" is suspiro.
The word suspiro is the noun meaning "a sigh." While you can use the verb suspirar to mean "to sigh," it is common to use the noun with the verb dar (to give) to express the act of letting out a sigh, similar to the English phrase "to give a sigh."
Meaning: to exhale in sighs (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun suspiro (a sigh) is derived from the verb suspirar (to sigh).
How do you pronounce it?
/susˈpiɾo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a suspiro is also the name of a light, airy meringue cookie. These sweets are called 'sighs' because they are as light as a breath of air.
- The phrase en un suspiro is used to describe something that happens almost instantly. It is equivalent to the English expression 'in the blink of an eye'.
- In romantic poetry, suspirar often functions as a synonym for pining or longing for someone. It describes a continuous state of yearning rather than a single exhale.
Examples in context
- Ella dio un suspiro de alivio.She gave out a sigh of relief.This sentence is useful for learning how to use suspiro with the verb 'dar'.Tatoeba #1534521 by marcelostockle, translation #312489 by CK
- Un suspiro salió de sus labios.A sigh fell from her lips.This sentence shows how a sigh can be described as coming from the lips.Tatoeba #1785498 by marcelostockle, translation #40494 by zumley
- Todos nosotros dimos un suspiro de alivio.We all breathed a sigh of relief.This sentence shows the plural use of 'we' with the verb 'dar' and the noun suspiro.Tatoeba #1598097 by teskmon, translation #1441414 by quickfitter
- Le escuché suspirar profundamente al finalizar su discurso.I heard him sigh deeply at the end of his speech.
- Tras un largo día, el poeta exhaló un suspiro de alivio.After a long day, the poet breathed a sigh of relief.
- La juez resopló ante la falta de pruebas contundentes.The judge sighed in exasperation at the lack of solid evidence.
- Mi hermana bufó cuando le pidieron que limpiara su habitación.My sister sighed in annoyance when asked to clean her room.
- María suspiró suavemente al leer la carta de su amor secreto.María softly sighed while reading the letter from her secret love.
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Example conversation
Lucía is stressed about her work and Daniel notices.
- LucíaNo puedo terminar este informe hoy.I cannot finish this report today.
- Daniel¿Por qué suspiro así, Lucía?Why do you sigh like that, Lucía?
- LucíaEs que estoy muy cansada.It is just that I am very tired.
- DanielTómate un descanso ahora.Take a break now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry suspiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
