inhalar
“inhalar” means “to inhale” in Spanish (to breathe in air or a substance).
to inhale
Also: to breathe in
📝 In Action
El doctor me pidió inhalar profundamente durante el examen.
A2The doctor asked me to inhale deeply during the exam.
Es peligroso inhalar el humo de los incendios forestales.
B1It is dangerous to inhale smoke from forest fires.
Inhala el aroma del café recién hecho por la mañana.
B2Inhale the aroma of freshly made coffee in the morning.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: inhalar
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How do you pronounce the 'h' in 'inhalar'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'inhalare', which combines 'in' (inside) and 'halare' (to breathe).
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'respirar' and 'inhalar'?
'Respirar' is the general word for breathing the entire cycle. 'Inhalar' specifically refers only to the part where you take air into your lungs.
Is 'inhalar' a common word?
Yes, but it's more common in medical contexts (like using an inhaler) or formal situations than in daily casual conversation.
Is 'inhalar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows all the standard rules for verbs ending in '-ar', making it very easy to conjugate.