suspirar
to sigh
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/sus.piˈɾaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Suspirar is deeply poetic in Spanish and closely tied to romantic love. 'Suspirar por alguien' means to pine for someone. The noun 'suspiro' (sigh) is also the name of a delicate meringue dessert in many Latin American countries, symbolizing something light, sweet, and fleeting—like a sigh of love.
📝 Example Sentences
Suspiro cada vez que pienso en ti.
I sigh every time I think of you.
La escuché suspirar mientras leía mi carta de amor.
I heard her sigh while reading my love letter.