Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transpirar
verb
tran-spee-RAHR
Definition
The act of releasing moisture through the skin, commonly referred to as sweating.
Examples
- After running for an hour, I began to transpirar heavily.
- The hot weather caused everyone to transpirar more than usual.
- My body tends to transpirar when I am nervous.
Meaning
Transpirar specifically refers to the process by which sweat glands in the body excrete liquid, primarily as a means to regulate body temperature.
Synonyms
- sweat
- perspire
- exude