Significados de Gasp em português

A palavra "gasp" em inglês é um verbo que significa inspirar rapidamente e de forma audível, geralmente em resposta a uma surpresa, choque ou dificuldade para respirar. O uso de "gasp" é comum em contextos informais, frequentemente em situações emocionais ou dramáticas.

Exemplos de uso:

"She gasped when she saw the surprise party." (Ela ofegou ao ver a festa surpresa.)
"He gasped for air after running up the stairs." (Ele ofegou por ar depois de subir as escadas.)
"The audience gasped at the magician's trick." (A plateia ofegou com o truque do mágico.)

A palavra pode ser utilizada em diversas situações, como reações a notícias impactantes, eventos inesperados ou situações que causam medo. É comum em diálogos, literatura e filmes, onde expressões de emoção são necessárias.

Frases comuns:

"I gasped in disbelief." (Eu ofeguei em descrença.)
"She gasped at the breathtaking view." (Ela ofegou com a vista de tirar o fôlego.)

Erros comuns incluem o uso da palavra em contextos que não envolvem emoção ou surpresa, onde verbos como "breathe" (respirar) ou "sigh" (suspirar) seriam mais apropriados.

Palavras relacionadas incluem sinônimos como "wheeze" (ofegar) e "pant" (ofegar, respirar rapidamente). O antônimo pode ser "calmly breathe" (respirar calmamente).

A pronúncia de "gasp" é /ɡæsp/, com o "g" sendo pronunciado como em "go" e o "a" como em "cat". A ênfase está na primeira sílaba.

A etimologia da palavra remonta ao inglês antigo "gæsp", que significa "inspirar rapidamente". Em termos gramaticais, "gasp" é um verbo regular, com o passado simples "gasped" e o particípio passado "gasped".

Significados de Gasp em português

ofegar

Exemplo:

After running for the bus, I had to gasp for air.

Depois de correr para o ônibus, eu tive que ofegar.

He gasped for breath after swimming in the cold water.

Ele ofegou por ar depois de nadar na água fria.

Uso: informalContexto: Physical exertion, exhaustion, or difficulty breathing.

Observação: This form of 'gasp' is used to describe the physical act of breathing heavily or struggling to catch one's breath.

suspirar

Exemplo:

She gasped with delight when she saw the surprise party.

Ela suspirou de alegria quando viu a festa surpresa.

We all gasped in amazement at the magician's trick.

Todos nós suspiramos de espanto com o truque do mágico.

Uso: informalContexto: Expressions of surprise, excitement, or admiration.

Observação: In this context, 'suspirar' conveys a sense of emotional reaction rather than physical exertion.

estremecer

Exemplo:

He gasped in horror when he heard the news.

Ele estremeceu de horror ao ouvir a notícia.

She gasped in shock at the sudden turn of events.

Ela estremeceu de choque com a reviravolta repentina.

Uso: informalContexto: Reactions to shocking or unexpected information.

Observação: This meaning relates to a physical or emotional reaction of shock or horror.

gáspar

Exemplo:

The audience gasped as the lights dimmed.

A plateia gásparou quando as luzes se apagaram.

They gasped at the breathtaking view from the mountain.

Eles gásparam com a vista deslumbrante do topo da montanha.

Uso: informalContexto: Moments of awe or wonder, often in a group setting.

Observação: This usage is more about collective reactions, often seen in dramatic or thrilling situations.

Sinônimos de Gasp

pant

To breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you have been running or doing physical activity.

Exemplo: After running for miles, he began to pant heavily.

Observação: While 'gasp' implies a sudden intake of breath due to shock or surprise, 'pant' refers to rapid breathing often associated with physical exertion.

wheeze

To breathe with difficulty and with a whistling sound, usually due to a respiratory issue.

Exemplo: The asthmatic patient wheezed as he struggled to catch his breath.

Observação: Unlike 'gasp,' 'wheeze' suggests a continuous and often prolonged struggle to breathe, typically associated with a medical condition.

sigh

To exhale audibly, often to express a range of emotions such as relief, frustration, or contentment.

Exemplo: She let out a deep sigh of relief when she heard the good news.

Observação: Unlike 'gasp,' which involves a sudden inhalation, 'sigh' involves a deliberate and audible exhalation often expressing emotions.

puff

To breathe rapidly and audibly, often after physical exertion.

Exemplo: The exhausted hiker took a puff as he reached the mountain peak.

Observação: Similar to 'gasp,' 'puff' involves audible breathing, but it typically implies a less intense or sudden need for air.

Expressões e frases comuns de Gasp

Catch one's breath

To pause in order to take a breath or rest after physical exertion.

Exemplo: After running up the stairs, I had to stop to catch my breath.

Observação: This phrase implies a need to rest or recover, rather than just a sudden intake of breath.

Take one's breath away

To be so amazed or impressed that one momentarily loses their ability to breathe or speak.

Exemplo: The view from the mountaintop took my breath away.

Observação: This phrase conveys a sense of awe or astonishment, rather than a physical reaction like gasping.

Out of breath

To be breathing heavily and struggling to get enough air; to have difficulty breathing due to physical exertion.

Exemplo: She was out of breath after running a mile.

Observação: This phrase describes a state of exhaustion or physical strain, rather than just a sudden inhalation of breath.

Hold one's breath

To wait with anticipation or anxiety for a particular outcome or result.

Exemplo: I'm holding my breath until I hear back about the job interview.

Observação: This phrase refers to a figurative holding of breath in anticipation, rather than a literal gasping for air.

Bated breath

To wait anxiously or excitedly for something to happen.

Exemplo: The audience waited with bated breath for the announcement of the winner.

Observação: Similar to 'hold one's breath,' this phrase conveys a sense of anticipation or suspense rather than a physical act of gasping.

Breathless anticipation

To be eagerly awaiting something with great excitement or expectation.

Exemplo: The fans were in breathless anticipation of the superstar's arrival.

Observação: This phrase emphasizes the excitement and eagerness of anticipation, rather than the physical act of gasping.

Short of breath

To experience difficulty in breathing; to be unable to breathe easily.

Exemplo: He felt short of breath after climbing the steep hill.

Observação: This phrase suggests a struggle to breathe, often due to a medical condition or physical exertion, rather than just a sudden gasp.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Gasp

Gobsmacked

To be utterly astonished or surprised.

Exemplo: I was completely gobsmacked by the surprise party they threw for me.

Observação: Gobsmacked is a more informal and colorful way to convey being surprised compared to the more neutral term 'gasp'.

Blown away

To be greatly impressed or amazed by something.

Exemplo: The amazing performance by the band blew me away.

Observação: Blown away carries a stronger sense of being impressed or amazed compared to a simple gasp of surprise.

Drop dead

To be so shocked or impressed that it feels like one could faint.

Exemplo: When I saw her in that stunning dress, I almost dropped dead.

Observação: Drop dead exaggerates the level of shock or surprise beyond a typical gasp.

Mind blown

To be astounded or overwhelmed by something, often intellectually.

Exemplo: The magician's tricks left me with my mind blown.

Observação: Mind blown denotes a profound sense of awe or realization beyond just a simple gasp.

Freak out

To react with extreme fear, shock, or panic to something.

Exemplo: When she saw the spider, she totally freaked out.

Observação: Freak out implies a more panicked or hysterical reaction compared to a calm gasp of surprise.

Speechless

To be unable to speak due to shock, amazement, or disbelief.

Exemplo: The news left me utterly speechless; I didn't know how to react.

Observação: Speechless emphasizes the inability to form words or articulate a response beyond a simple gasp.

Stunned

To be shocked into immobility or lack of reaction due to surprise or disbelief.

Exemplo: I was stunned when they announced I had won the competition.

Observação: Stunned suggests being temporarily paralyzed by the shock or surprise, going beyond a mere gasp.

Gasp - Exemplos

Gasp for air.

Ofegar por ar.

She let out a gasp of surprise.

Ela soltou um ofego de surpresa.

The view took my breath away and I gasped in amazement.

A vista me deixou sem fôlego e eu ofeguei de admiração.

Gramática de Gasp

Gasp - Substantivo (Noun) / Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass)

Lema: gasp

Conjugações

Substantivo, plural (Noun, plural): gasps

Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass): gasp

Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): gasped

Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): gasping

Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gasps

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): gasp

Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): gasp

Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase

gasp contém 1 sílabas: gasp

Transcrição fonética: ˈgasp

gasp , ˈgasp (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Gasp - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.

gasp: 800 - 900 (Extremamente Comum).

Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

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