sniffle

• Sustantivo que designa el acto de respirar por la nariz de forma ruidosa o perceptible, generalmente por congestión nasal o resfriado; también puede referirse a un llanto leve o a los sollozos suaves.

A noun referring to the act of breathing heavily or audibly through the nose, often due to nasal congestion or a cold.

1. Nasal congestion soundB1informal

   The act or sound of breathing heavily and audibly through the nose, typically due to a blocked or runny nose.

   sonido de congestión nasal

   • He let out a loud sniffle during the quiet movie.
   • Her constant sniffle was a sign of her cold.
   • I could hear a sniffle from the back of the classroom.

   Sinónimossniffsnivelsnuffle

• Verbo que describe la acción de respirar ruidosamente por la nariz parcialmente congestionada, a menudo por llorar o por un resfriado.

A verb used to describe the act of breathing audibly through a partially blocked nose, often due to crying or a cold.

1. Cry or whine with snufflingB1informal

   To cry or whine while making snuffling sounds, often due to a cold or sadness.

   gimotear con sollozos

   • The child sniffled after falling off the swing.
   • She sniffled quietly during the sad movie.
   • He sniffled and wiped his nose with a tissue.

   Sinónimosblubbersnivelwhimperwhine

2. Inhale audibly through the noseA2informal

   To breathe in through the nose in a way that makes a slight noise, often due to a runny nose or mild congestion.

   Resoplar por la nariz

   • He sniffled as he walked through the cold air.
   • She sniffled and reached for a handkerchief.
   • The man sniffled loudly during the entire meeting.

   Sinónimossniffsnivelsnuffle