gasp

BrE /ɡɑːsp/ AmE /ɡæsp/

verb en → es

past gasped pp gasped ing gasping

1 BREATHE [intransitive] C1

to breathe with difficulty, often because you are frightened or surprised

jadear, ahogarse, respirar con dificultad

  • gasp for breath

Collocations gasp for air · gasp in horror

  • She gasped when she saw the accident.

    Ella jadeó al ver el accidente.

2 EXCLAIM [intransitive] C1

to say something suddenly and in a loud voice, often because you are surprised or shocked

exclamar, decir con asombro

  • gasp out

Collocations gasp in surprise · gasp with shock

  • He gasped, 'What a terrible thing to do!'

    Él exclamó: '¡Qué cosa terrible hacer!'.