Respiro (en. Breath)

/resˈpi.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: The movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Example Sentence: Taking a deep breath helps relax the body.

El respiro profundo ayuda a relajar el cuerpo.

Definition: A rest or pause in an activity.

Example Sentence: I need a breath after so much work.

Necesito un respiro después de tanto trabajo.

Definition: A brief time to recover.

Example Sentence: I took a breath before continuing to run.

Tomé un respiro antes de continuar corriendo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'respīrus', meaning 'breath' or 'to breathe'.

Common Phrase: take a breath

Common Phrase Meaning: To take a pause to rest.

tomar un respiro

Common Phrase: sigh of relief

Common Phrase Meaning: To feel relief after a tense situation.

respiro de alivio

Common Phrase: need a break

Common Phrase Meaning: To feel the need to rest or take a break.

necesitar un respiro

Related Word: respiration

Related Word Description: The process of inhaling and exhaling air.

respiración

Related Word: respirator

Related Word Description: A device that helps to breathe.

respirador

Related Word: breathable

Related Word Description: That which can be breathed.

respirable

Slang Meaning: A brief relaxation on a very busy day.

Slang Example: I'm going to take a breath in the park before going back to the office.

Voy a tomar un respiro en el parque antes de volver a la oficina.

Slang Meaning: A moment to reflect.

Slang Example: After the argument, I need a breath to think.

Después de la discusión, necesito un respiro para pensar.