verb🔗ShareEchar bocanadas de humoTo emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs."The old steam train was puffing thick, black smoke as it left the station. "El viejo tren de vapor echaba bocanadas de humo negro y espeso al salir de la estación.physiologyactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJadeandoTo pant."After running up the stairs, he was puffing and needed to catch his breath. "Después de subir corriendo las escaleras, estaba jadeando y necesitaba recuperar el aliento.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnunciar, publicitarTo advertise."The company is spending millions puffing its new energy drink with celebrity endorsements. "La empresa está gastando millones en anunciar su nueva bebida energética con el respaldo de celebridades.businesscommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBufar con desprecioTo blow as an expression of scorn."She dismissed his suggestion with a quick puffing sound and a roll of her eyes. "Ella desestimó su sugerencia con un bufido rápido y una vuelta de ojos.attitudeemotioncommunicationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHincharse, inflarseTo swell with air; to be dilated or inflated."The baker watched as the dough, puffing up nicely, nearly doubled in size. "El panadero observó cómo la masa, hinchándose agradablemente, casi duplicaba su tamaño.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJadeando, resoplandoTo breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance."After winning the spelling bee, Michael was puffing himself up, telling everyone how smart he was. "Después de ganar el concurso de ortografía, Michael se estaba inflando, diciéndole a todos lo inteligente que era.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEchar bocanadas, resoplarTo drive with a puff, or with puffs."The old steam train was puffing smoke as it slowly climbed the hill. "El viejo tren de vapor echaba humo mientras subía lentamente la colina.actionvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDespreciar, burlarseTo repel with words; to blow at contemptuously."The teacher, tired of the student's constant excuses, was puffing at his justifications, telling him they were unacceptable. "El profesor, cansado de las excusas constantes del estudiante, despreciaba sus justificaciones, diciéndole que eran inaceptables.attitudelanguagecommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHinchar, inflarTo cause to swell or dilate; to inflate."a bladder puffed with air"Una vejiga hinchada de aire.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInflar, hincharTo inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up."After winning the spelling bee, she was puffing herself up, bragging to everyone about how smart she was. "Después de ganar el concurso de ortografía, se estaba hinchando, jactándose ante todos de lo inteligente que era.attitudemindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareElogiar exageradamente, adularTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly."The teacher was puffing up her students' project, claiming it was groundbreaking when it was just a very good effort. "La profesora estaba elogiando exageradamente el proyecto de sus alumnos, afirmando que era innovador cuando solo era un esfuerzo muy bueno.communicationmediaactionwordlanguagebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJadeo, resoplidoThe act of one who puffs."the puffings and pantings of a man running to catch a train"Los jadeos y resoplidos de un hombre corriendo para tomar un trenphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdorno abultado, volutaA puffy ornament."The little girl pointed at the bakery window, wanting the cupcake with the biggest puffing of pink frosting. "La niña pequeña señaló el escaparate de la panadería, queriendo la magdalena con el adorno abultado de glaseado rosa más grande.appearancestyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExageración publicitariaAn opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact."The realtor's enthusiastic "This house has the best view in the city!" was considered mere puffing, not a guarantee. "El entusiasta "¡Esta casa tiene la mejor vista de la ciudad!" del agente inmobiliario se consideró una mera exageración publicitaria, no una garantía.propertybusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
