transpire

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo ocurre o llega a saberse, a menudo de manera gradual o inesperada.

A verb used to indicate that something happens or becomes known, often gradually or unexpectedly.

1. C1formal

   To come to light; to become known or revealed, often after being secret or unclear.

   salir a la luz

   • It later transpired that the company had been hiding its losses.
   • As the investigation continued, new details transpired.
   • It transpired that the witness had given false testimony.

   Sinónimoscome outcome to lightemergeleak outsurface

2. To happen or occurC1formal

   To take place; to come about as an event or occurrence.

   Ocurrir, suceder

   • No one knows exactly what transpired during the closed-door meeting.
   • The events transpired exactly as the report described.
   • We waited to see what would transpire next.

   Sinónimosarisecome aboutensuehappenoccurresulttake place

3. To release vapor or moistureC2formalscientific

   To give off water vapor through a surface, such as skin or leaves.

   Transpirar

   • Plants transpire water vapor through their leaves.
   • The human skin transpires moisture to help regulate body temperature.
   • During hot weather, trees transpire large amounts of water.

   Sinónimosemitevaporateexhaleexudegive offperspiresweat

   Antónimosabsorbimbibesoak

4. To pass through poresC2formalscientific

   To pass through the pores or interstices of a substance, as a gas or liquid.

   Transpirar

   • Gases transpire through the porous membrane.
   • The liquid transpired slowly through the filter.
   • Oxygen transpires through the cell walls.

   Sinónimosexudefilteroozepercolateseeptransude