English–Spanish

“breathable” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/respiˈɾaβle/

Example

Salimos porque el aire dentro no era respirable.

We went out because the air inside wasn't breathable.

Illustration for respirable (breathable)

How to say “breathable” in Spanish

“Breathable” in Spanish is respirable.

Air that does not cause harm or severe irritation when breathed.

Full entry for respirable: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with respirable

¿Es el aire de esta habitación respirable después de cocinar?

Is the air in this room breathable after cooking?

Tips for using respirable

  • Respirable is mainly a technical word found in safety reports and regulations rather than in casual conversation.

Other Spanish words for “breathable”

Busca ropa transpirable para el verano.

He is looking for breathable clothing for the summer.

“breathable” in other languages