el aliento

breath

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phrase Uncommon #23,867

breath Can also mean “spirit” or “encouragement” in some contexts. In “quitar el aliento,” it means “to take someone’s breath away.”

SP: Me faltó el aliento al subir las escaleras.

EN: I was out of breath after climbing the stairs.

Would you like a mint to freshen your breath?

— Duro de matar (1988)

His breath smells of alcohol.

I stopped and caught my breath.

The breath of the Lord lifts me above those walls.

— Señora venganza (2005)

His breath stinks.

— Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal (2001)

I thought you liked frog's breath.

He held his breath as he watched the game.

Your breath stinks!

— El odio (1995)

She held her breath.

Your breath smells.

— Haz lo correcto (1989)

Mint leaves for fresh breath.

— Como agua para chocolate (1992)

Catch your breath.

The truth took her breath away.

To take your breath away.

— Devdas (2002)

The dragon's fiery breath burned Mario to a crisp.