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“breathe” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/respiˈɾaɾ/

Example

Tranquilo, respira.

Calm down, breathe.

Illustration for respirar (breathe)

How to say “breathe” in Spanish

“Breathe” in Spanish is respirar.

Inhaling and exhaling air through the lungs.

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

Example sentences with respirar

Respira hondo antes de hablar.

Breathe deeply before speaking.

Tips for using respirar

  • Commonly used as a short tú command (respira) to calm someone, often extended as respira hondo for a deep breath, and it normally appears without a direct object.

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