Meaning of suspīrium | Babel Free
[sʊsˈpiː.ri.ũː]Definitions
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a deep breath declension-2
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a gasp, a pant declension-2
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a sigh declension-2
- Equivalent to 'Sigh': A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
Equivalents
English
Sigh
Examples
“Nec mora, corripitur pervasor a febre, decumbit lectulo, exhorret cibum, fastidit et potum, profert aestuans iuge suspirium.”
Immediately the man who had invaded [the church property] was struck with a fever. He lay on his bed, refused food and drink, and in his fever, writhing, unceasingly brought forth a spasmodic pant.
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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