What is the Spanish word for "gasp"?

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

English

gasp

Spanish

jadeo

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Alternative translations of "gasp"

resoplido
aspirar
jadear

Examples of how to use "gasp" in Spanish

English
A sudden gasp of surprise came from the crowd.
Spanish
Un suspiro repentino de sorpresa salió de la multitud.
English
She let out a loud gasp of surprise.
Spanish
Ella dejó escapar un fuerte suspiro de sorpresa.
English
A sudden gasp escaped him during the show.
Spanish
Un suspiro repentino se le escapó durante el espectáculo.
English
The crowd gave a collective gasp at once.
Spanish
La multitud dio un suspiro colectivo de una sola vez.
English
He tried to hide his small gasp quietly.
Spanish
Intentó esconder su pequeño suspiro en silencio.

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