inhale

inhalar

inhale(ihn-heyl)

transitive verb

1. (to pull into the lungs)

a. inhalar

They wore gas masks so that they wouldn't inhale the fumes.

Llevaban máscaras antigás para no inhalar los humos.

b. aspirar

If you inhale the steam, the congestion in your chest will loosen up.

Si aspiras vapor, la congestión en tu pecho se aliviará.

intransitive verb

2. (to pull into the lungs)

a. aspirar

Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

Aspira por la nariz y espira por la boca.

b. inspirar

If you are having an asthma attack, it is important to inhale slowly.

Si tienes un ataque de asma, es importante inspirar despacio.

c. tragarse el humo (from cigarettes)

She felt more and more relaxed each time she inhaled.

Se sintió cada vez más relajada a medida que se tragaba el humo.