What is the Portuguese word for "to gasp"?

Learn how to say "to gasp" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to gasp

Portuguese

arquejar

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Examples of how to use "to gasp" in Portuguese

English
He was gasping from exhaustion.
Portuguese
Ele arquejava de cansaço.
English
I was panting after the short run.
Portuguese
Eu arquejo depois da corrida curta.
English
She gasped when climbing the stairs.
Portuguese
Ela arquejou ao subir as escadas.
English
When I was gasping, I was breathing more slowly.
Portuguese
Quando eu arquejava, respirava mais devagar.
English
If you gasp, stop and rest.
Portuguese
Se você arquejar, pare e descanse.
English
I hope he gasps less tomorrow.
Portuguese
Espero que ele arqueje menos amanhã.

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He was gasping from exhaustion.

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