Spanish word

respiratorio

Pronunciation

IPA/respiɾaˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectiverespiratory

Example

Escuché un sonido respiratorio en el bebé.

I heard a respiratory sound from the baby.

Illustration for respiratorio (respiratory)

More examples

La tos respiratoria empeoró durante la noche.

The breathing-related cough worsened during the night.

Core concept

An attribute of the organs and functions involved in breathing.

Common phrases

  • tos respiratoria

    breathing-related cough

  • problema respiratorio

    breathing problem

  • examen respiratorio

    respiratory exam

Similar words

nasal: Relating to the nose and its passages, structures, or functions.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece al aparato respiratorio o que tiene que ver con el proceso de respirar.

Word origin

The word derives from Latin respirare 'to breathe' via respiratorius, and the suffix -orio marks it as relating to that action or to the respiratory organs.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech speakers may prefer problemas para respirar, dificultad para respirar, or problemas respiratorios instead of the lone adjective respiratorio when describing symptoms.

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