pant

• Sustantivo que designa una respiración corta y rápida, generalmente debida a un esfuerzo físico o a la emoción; también puede referirse a un jadeo o resoplido.

A noun referring to a short, quick breath, often as a result of exertion or excitement.

1. B1formal

   A short, quick breath taken when out of breath or excited.

   Jadeo

   • After running up the stairs, he let out a loud pant.
   • She could hear his heavy pants after the race.
   • The dog's pant was rapid in the summer heat.

   Sinónimosgasphuffpuffwheeze

2. Throb or beatB2formal

   A sudden, strong beat or pulsation, often of the heart.

   Palpitación

   • The pant of his heart was audible in the quiet room.
   • She felt a pant of excitement as she opened the letter.
   • The engine gave a final pant before dying.

   Sinónimosbeatpalpitationpulsationpulsethrob

• Verbo que describe una respiración rápida y pesada, generalmente tras un esfuerzo físico, o por emoción, miedo o calor.

A verb used to describe the act of breathing quickly and heavily, typically after exertion or due to excitement, fear, or heat.

1. Breathe heavilyB1formal

   To breathe quickly and loudly through the mouth, usually after physical exertion or due to excitement.

   Jadear

   • He was panting after running up the stairs.
   • The dog panted heavily in the summer heat.
   • She panted as she tried to catch her breath.

   Sinónimosblowgasphuffpuffwheeze

2. Long for somethingB2formal

   To desire something intensely or eagerly.

   Anhelar

   • She panted for a chance to prove herself.
   • He panted after fame and fortune.
   • The crowd panted for the concert to begin.

   Sinónimosachecravedesirehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn