Spanish word

respirar

Pronunciation

IPA/respiˈɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbreathe

Example

Tranquilo, respira.

Calm down, breathe.

Illustration for respirar (breathe)

More examples

Respira hondo antes de hablar.

Breathe deeply before speaking.

Core concept

Inhaling and exhaling air through the lungs.

Common phrases

  • respirar hondo

    breathe deeply

  • respirar por la nariz

    breathe through the nose

  • respirar con calma

    breathe calmly

Similar words

inhalar: Drawing air into the lungs through the nose or mouth.
exhalar: Expelling air from the lungs through the nose or mouth.
suspirar: Releasing a long, audible breath that expresses emotion or relief.
jadear: Breathing in short, rapid, noisy gasps, typically from exertion.

Definition in Spanish

Mover aire dentro y fuera de los pulmones mediante inhalaciones y exhalaciones para mantener la vida.

Word origin

From Latin respirāre (re- 'again' + spirāre 'to breathe'), Spanish respirar literally means 'breathe again' and denotes moving air into and out of the lungs.

Usage tips

  • 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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