respire

breathe


Verb respire

  1. Formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of respirar.
  2. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of respirar.
  3. Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of respirar.
  4. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present subjunctive form of respirar.

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Examples
  • Por favor, respire profundamente.

    Take a deep breath, please.

  • No parece que respire.

    He doesn't seem to be breathing...

  • Le voy a auscultar. Respire profundamente, por favor. Ahora contenga la respiración.

    I will listen to your chest. Breathe deeply, please. Now hold your breath.

  • Deberías dejar que el vino respire un par de minutos antes de beberlo.

    You should let the wine breathe for a few minutes before drinking it.


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