respiro
/ress-PEE-roh/
break
Use respiro to talk about taking a necessary break from stress or activity.
respiro(noun)
break
?pause from activity or stress
,respite
?relief from difficulty or pressure
breathing space
?figurative space or time
,lull
?temporary quiet period
📝 In Action
Necesito un respiro de la rutina diaria.
B1I need a break from the daily routine.
La tormenta nos dio un respiro del calor sofocante.
B2The storm gave us a respite from the suffocating heat.
Tómate un respiro, has estado trabajando por horas.
A2Take a break, you've been working for hours.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
'Respiro' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it, like 'el respiro' or 'un respiro'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Seeking a Pause
Use 'respiro' when you need a mental or emotional pause from stress or pressure. For a simple physical rest, 'descanso' is usually better.
When you say respiro, you are saying "I breathe" (present tense).
respiro(verb)
I breathe
?present tense action of inhaling/exhaling
I take a breath
?simple action
📝 In Action
Yo respiro profundamente para calmar mis nervios.
A1I breathe deeply to calm my nerves.
Cuando corro, respiro por la nariz y la boca.
A2When I run, I breathe through my nose and mouth.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular AR Verb
The verb 'respirar' is completely regular! This means it follows the standard '-ar' verb pattern, making its conjugations easy to predict in all tenses.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'tomo respiro' (missing the article)."
Correction: When using the noun, you must include 'un' or 'el': 'tomo UN respiro' (I take a break). If you mean 'I breathe', use the verb directly: 'yo respiro'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: respiro
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'respiro' as a noun (meaning a break)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'respiro' means 'I breathe' or 'a break'?
Look at the words around it! If it's used with 'yo' (I) and acts as the main action, it means 'I breathe' (e.g., 'Yo respiro'). If it follows 'un' or 'el' and is something you 'take' or 'need', it's the noun 'a break' (e.g., 'Tomo un respiro').