How to Say "breath" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “breath” is “aliento” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tomé un aliento profundo antes de saltar a la piscina.
I took a deep breath before jumping into the pool.
El corredor se quedó sin aliento después de la carrera.
The runner was left breathless after the race.
Siempre mastico chicle para evitar el mal aliento.
I always chew gum to avoid bad breath.
Masculine Noun
Even though it starts with 'a,' 'aliento' is a masculine noun, so you use 'el' and 'un' (el aliento, un aliento).
Aliento vs. Respiración
Mistake: “Using 'aliento' when you mean the continuous action of breathing.”
Correction: Use 'respiración' for the *act* of breathing ('Mi respiración es lenta'). Use 'aliento' for the *air* or a single puff ('Tomé un aliento').
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