Respirando (en. Breathing)

respírandɒ

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To perform the act of taking in air and expelling it.
She is breathing deeply to relax.
Ella está respirando profundamente para relajarse.
To sustain life through the inhalation of oxygen.
The fish is breathing under the water.
El pez está respirando bajo el agua.
An involuntary operation that maintains lung function.
While he was sleeping, his body continued breathing without issues.
Mientras dormía, su cuerpo seguía respirando sin problemas.

Etymology

From the verb 'respirar', which comes from the Latin 'respirare', meaning 'to breathe again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breathing deeply
Inhale deeply to calm oneself.
respirando hondo
breathing life
Enjoying every moment of life.
respirando la vida
breathing fresh air
Taking a break or changing environment to refresh oneself.
respirando aire fresco

Related Words

respiration
The action of breathing.
respiración
respirator
A device that helps with breathing.
respirador
breathable
That can be breathed.
respirable

Slang Meanings

To be calm and relaxed.
After doing yoga, I feel like I'm breathing.
Después de hacer yoga, me siento respirando.
To feel relieved.
When the exam ended, I started to breathe again.
Cuando terminó el examen, empecé a respirar de nuevo.