Spanish Conversation · Level 65
60 words
Spanish word
soplar
Pronunciation
IPA/soˈplaɾ/
Meaning
- verbblow
Example
El viento sopla fuerte hoy.
The wind is blowing strongly today.
More examples
Ella sopló la sopa antes de probarla.
She blew on the soup before tasting it.
Core concept
Air from the mouth or wind pushing an object.
Common phrases
soplar la sopa
blow on the soup
soplar las brasas
blow on the embers
soplar las velas
blow out the candles
Similar words
apagar: Extinguishes a candle or small flame by putting out its fire.
respirar: Inhales and exhales rhythmically to exchange air and oxygenate the body.
aspirar: Draws air or liquid into the mouth or a tube by suction.
Definition in Spanish
Mover aire con la boca o por la acción del viento; producir una corriente de aire que desplaza algo o apaga una llama.
Word origin
From Latin sufflāre (sub 'under' + flāre 'to blow'), which evolved into medieval Spanish and retained the meaning of moving things by air.
Usage tips
- Soplar appears both as an intransitive verb (el viento sopla) and a transitive one (soplar la vela), with the transitive use taking a direct object.