A2 — Elementaryverb
soffiare
to blow
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
alitarespiraresbuffareespirare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
aspirareinspiraresucchiare
Usage note
'Soffiare sul fuoco' = to fan the flames (literal and figurative). 'Soffiarsi il naso' = to blow one's nose.
Example
"Soffia forte il vento dal mare oggi."
"The wind is blowing hard from the sea today."
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