No. 2,727 in Catalan
aspirar
"To aspire" or "to inhale."
In a sentence
Ahir vaig aspirar la catifa del menjador.
Yesterday I vacuumed the carpet in the dining room.
In this sentence, 'aspirar' is used in the sense of vacuuming or suctioning as part of cleaning activities.
Aspirava a obtenir una beca per cursar estudis a l'estranger.
I aspired to obtain a scholarship to study abroad.
Here, 'aspirar' represents a metaphorical meaning: to aim for or hope to achieve something.
Al respirar profundament, també aspires aire fresc.
By breathing deeply, you also inhale fresh air.
This usage of 'aspirar' directly relates to its literal meaning: to inhale or draw air into the lungs.
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