sopro

[ˈsoprʊ]

nounmasculinepl: sopros

breath, blow, puff

1. A sudden expulsion of air from the mouth or nose

He gave the candle a gentle blow to extinguish it.

Ele deu um sopro leve na vela para apagá-la.

2. A light breeze or gust of wind

A soft breeze came through the window.

Um sopro de vento suave entrou pela janela.

3. A cardiac murmur or abnormal heart sound (medical term)

The doctor detected a heart murmur during the examination.

O médico detectou um sopro no coração durante o exame.

4. A sudden moment or instant

In a flash, the opportunity was gone.

Num sopro, a oportunidade desapareceu.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sopro

Standard usage for breath, blow, and cardiac murmur

Portugal

sopro

Identical usage; also used in medical contexts

num sopro (in a flash, in an instant)

sopro do coração (heart murmur)

último sopro (last breath)

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