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    Respiraba (en. I was breathing)

    /res.piˈɾa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform the act of taking air and expelling it.
    She was breathing deeply before speaking.
    Ella respiraba profundamente antes de hablar.
    To blow or emit air in a controlled manner.
    The doctor told him to breathe regularly.
    El médico le dijo que respirara de forma regular.
    To live, to exist (in a figurative sense).
    The town was breathing joy after the victory.
    El pueblo respiraba alegría tras la victoria.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'respirare', which means 'to breathe again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a deep breath
    To take air deeply.
    respirar hondo
    not breathe
    To not perform the action of taking air.
    no respirar
    breathe fresh air
    To enjoy a renewed and pleasant environment.
    respirar aire fresco

    Related Words

    breathing
    The action of breathing.
    respiración
    respiratory
    Belongs to the respiratory tract.
    respiratorio
    respirator
    Device that helps to breathe.
    respirador

    Slang Meanings

    To breathe with difficulty due to a tense situation.
    He was so nervous in the interview that he was only breathing in short gasps.
    Estaba tan nervioso en la entrevista que solo respiraba entrecortadamente.
    Act of catching one's breath after a surprise.
    After hearing the news, he could only breathe deeply.
    Después de escuchar la noticia, solo podía respirar profundamente.