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soplar means to blow — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 25, 2025

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soplar

verb • /[so-PLAR]/

to blow

Example:

Sopla las velas antes de hablar.

Blow out the candles before speaking.

🧠 What does soplar mean?

The Spanish verb "soplar" means "to blow," like blowing out candles on a birthday cake, blowing your nose, or the wind blowing through the trees. It can also be used figuratively, like "soplar una oportunidad" (to blow an opportunity) or in some regions, "soplar" can mean "to tell on someone," like blowing the whistle on a secret. Pretty versatile, right?

📚 Extra examples

  • El viento soplaba fuerte.
    The wind was blowing hard.
  • Sopla las velas!
    Blow out the candles!
  • Tuve que soplarme la nariz.
    I had to blow my nose.
  • No me soples, ¿eh?
    Don't tell on me, okay?
  • Sopló la oportunidad de su vida.
    He blew the opportunity of a lifetime.

💡 Did You Know?

In some Latin American countries, saying "¡Sopla!" can be an expression of surprise, similar to "Wow!" or "No way!"

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "soplar"

Synonyms: resoplar, inflar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to blow' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to blow' in Spanish is "soplar."
How do you pronounce 'soplar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced so-PLAR, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The 'o' sounds like the 'o' in 'open'.
How do you use 'soplar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: "El viento está soplando." (The wind is blowing.), "Sopla la sopa para enfriarla." (Blow on the soup to cool it down.), or "¡No me soples!" (Don't tell on me!).
What is the English translation of 'soplar'?
The English translation of 'soplar' is 'to blow'.
Does 'soplar' change for gender or number?
Yes, like all Spanish verbs, 'soplar' conjugates according to the subject. For example, "yo soplo" (I blow), "tú soplas" (you blow), "él/ella/usted sopla" (he/she/you formal blows), etc.
Is 'soplar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, "soplar" is a very common verb used in everyday conversations.
Does 'soplar' have slang or double meanings?
In some regions, particularly in Latin America, "soplar" can also mean "to tell on someone" or "to snitch." It's kind of like "blowing the whistle" on a secret.
Is 'soplar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While the core meaning of 'to blow' remains consistent, the slang meaning of "to tell on someone" is more common in Latin America than in Spain.
How do you conjugate 'soplar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo soplo, Tú soplas, Él/Ella/Usted sopla, Nosotros/as soplamos, Vosotros/as sopláis, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes soplan. For other tenses, you can consult a Spanish verb conjugation chart.

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