Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aspirar

verb
a-spee-RAR
Definition
To inhale; to draw in air or a substance into the lungs.
Examples
  • Ele precisa aspirar o ar fresco para se sentir melhor.
  • Aspirar a um novo emprego pode ser um desafio.
  • Durante a meditação, ela tenta aspirar profundamente para relaxar.
Meaning
The act of drawing in air, often referred to in the context of breathing, or in a different context, it can mean to aspire to something.
Synonyms
  • inhale
  • aspire
  • breathe in