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ofegar

[o-fe-ˈɡaɾ]
verb
to pant, to gasp, to wheeze
1. to breathe heavily or with difficulty; to pant
The dog was ofegging after running in the heat.
O cachorro estava ofegando depois de correr no calor.
2. to gasp for air; to struggle to breathe
She was ofegging for breath after climbing the stairs.
Ela estava ofegante após subir as escadas.
3. to wheeze or breathe with difficulty due to illness or exertion
The asthmatic patient was ofegging throughout the night.
O paciente asmático estava ofegando durante toda a noite.
Synonyms
respirar pesadamentebufararfarsufocarofegante
Antonyms
respirar calmamenterespirar normalmente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ofegar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ofegar
Standard usage, equivalent term

Related Idioms & Phrases

ofegar de cansaço
ofegar por ar
deixar alguém ofegante
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