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inhale
[/ɪnˈheɪl/]
verb
inalar
1.
to breathe in air or other substances through the nose or mouth
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Respire fundo e inale lentamente.
2.
to draw in smoke or vapor
He inhaled the aroma of fresh coffee.
Ele inalou o aroma do café fresco.
3.
to consume or absorb eagerly
She inhaled her meal quickly.
Ela inalou sua refeição rapidamente.
Synonyms
breathe in
draw in
inspire
Antonyms
exhale
breathe out
expire
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inalar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
inalar
standard usage
São Paulo
inalar
standard usage
Portugal
inalar
standard usage, also 'respirar fundo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a deep breath
inhale and exhale
catch your breath
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