respiratorio

rres-pee-rah-toh-ryoh/respiɾaˈtoɾjo/

“respiratorio” means “respiratory” in Spanish (related to breathing).

respiratory, breathing

Also: pulmonary

El sistema respiratorio nos permite obtener oxígeno.

The respiratory system allows us to get oxygen.

Ella tiene una alergia respiratoria durante la primavera.

She has a respiratory allergy during the spring.

Los médicos estudian las enfermedades respiratorias crónicas.

Doctors study chronic respiratory diseases.

Words that translate to "respiratorio" in Spanish:

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Which is the correct way to say 'respiratory system'?

👥 Word Family▼

respiración(breathing/respiration) — Noun

respirador(respirator/ventilator) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'respiratorius', which comes from 'respirare', meaning 'to breathe back' or 'breathe again'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: respiratoireItalian: respiratorioEnglish: respiratory

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Does 'respiratorio' ever change to 'respiratoria'?

Yes! It changes to 'respiratoria' whenever the noun it is describing is feminine, such as 'la zona respiratoria' or 'una infección respiratoria'.

Is 'respiratorio' a formal word?

It is a standard word used in both everyday conversation (like talking about health) and formal medical settings. It is not considered slang.

How do I remember the spelling?

Think of the English word 'respiratory'. They are almost identical, just remember the 'o' at the end for Spanish!