soplido
masc.noun
1. blow, puff
action of blowing or air expelled with force
Common combinations
- dar un soplido — give a blow
- un soplido fuerte — a strong puff
- Dio un soplido a la vela y la apagó.He blew on the candle and put it out.
- El globo se desinfló con un solo soplido.The balloon deflated with a single puff.
- Necesita un soplido para limpiar el polvo.It needs a puff of air to remove the dust.
2. blowing sound, whoosh
sound made by blowing or resembling a blow
Common combinations
- soplido del viento — sound of the wind
- soplido al respirar — whooshing sound when breathing
- Se oyó un soplido detrás de la puerta.A blowing sound was heard behind the door.
- El soplido del viento despertó al niño.The sound of the wind woke the child.
- El médico escuchó un soplido al respirar.The doctor heard a whooshing sound when he breathed.