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    Respiración (en. Breathing)

    /re.spi.ɾaˈsi.on/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action or effect of breathing.
    Breathing is vital for life.
    La respiración es vital para la vida.
    Movement of air in and out of the lungs.
    Efficient breathing improves athletic performance.
    La respiración eficiente mejora el rendimiento deportivo.
    Pulmonary function related to gas exchange.
    Lung diseases affect breathing.
    Las enfermedades pulmonares afectan la respiración.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'respiratio', derived from 'respirare' which means 'to breathe again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hold your breath
    To interrupt breathing momentarily.
    contener la respiración
    deep breathing
    To inhale and exhale deeply to calm down.
    respiración profunda
    shortness of breath
    Difficult or irregular breathing, often due to effort or emotion.
    respiración entrecortada

    Related Words

    inhale
    Action of taking air or substances through the mouth or nose.
    inhalar
    exhale
    Action of expelling air or substances from the lungs.
    exhalar
    lung
    Main respiratory organ in vertebrates.
    pulmón

    Slang Meanings

    To take a deep breath.
    I need a moment to take a breath.
    Necesito un momento para hacer una respiración.
    To calm down in a tense situation.
    Just breathe, everything will be okay.
    Solo respira, todo estará bien.