verb
soffiare
blow
Mandare fuori aria dalla bocca o produrre un movimento d’aria su qualcosa.
Definition & meaning
Soffiare means to blow: to push air out of the mouth or to move as a current of air.
It can also mean:
- To blow on something, for example to cool it.
- To blow one’s nose, when used with “nose.”
- To whisper or suggest something discreetly, such as an answer.
- Informally, to snatch something from someone, especially an opportunity or possession.
Grammar & Word origin
Soffiare is a first-conjugation verb ending in -are. It can be transitive or intransitive, depending on its meaning.
It comes from Latin sufflare, meaning “to blow from below” or “to blow.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- alitare — to breathe or blow gently; softer than soffiare.
- sussurrare — to whisper; similar when referring to quietly suggesting words.
- sottrarre — to take away or remove; more formal than soffiare in the sense of snatching something.
- aspirare — to inhale or suck in; the opposite direction of blowing air out.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il vento inizia a soffiare forte oggi.verb
The wind starts to blow strongly today.
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