This is the 5794th most frequent Portuguese word.
assopra
"Assopra" means "blows" or "breathes out forcefully."
Here, 'assopra' means to expel air through the mouth to extinguish the candles.
Ela assopra as velas do bolo de aniversário.
She blows out the candles on the birthday cake.
In this sentence, 'assopra' is used metaphorically to describe the action of the wind moving the leaves.
O vento é forte e assopra as folhas secas para longe.
The wind is strong and blows the dry leaves away.
'Assopra' in this context indicates blowing air onto the spoon to lower the soup's temperature.