arfar

Senses

1. 1.

   to pant, to gasp

   to breathe heavily and rapidly, especially after exertion or due to difficulty breathing

2. 2.

   to heave, to pitch

   nautical: (of a ship) to rise and fall at the bow due to wave motion

Examples

• "O cachorro estava arfando depois de correr no parque."

  The dog was panting after running in the park.

• "Ele subiu as escadas correndo e ficou arfando no topo."

  He ran up the stairs and was gasping at the top.

• "O barco arfava com as ondas fortes do mar."

  The boat was pitching with the strong ocean waves.

Usage

Most commonly used to describe heavy breathing in humans or animals due to physical exertion, heat, or respiratory difficulty. In nautical contexts, describes the up-and-down movement of a vessel's bow. The gerund "arfando" is frequently used.