How to Say "breathe!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “breathe!” is “respira” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El bebé respira muy tranquilamente mientras duerme.
The baby breathes very calmly while sleeping.
¡Respira hondo! Todo va a estar bien.
Breathe deeply! Everything is going to be okay.
Si usted no respira bien, debe ver a un médico.
If you (formal) don't breathe well, you should see a doctor.
Dual Role of 'Respira'
This single form is used for two important jobs: 1) Describing what 'he,' 'she,' or 'you (formal)' does right now (Present Tense), and 2) Giving an informal command to 'you' (Imperative).
Regular -AR Verb
'Respira' comes from the verb 'respirar,' which is a regular verb. This means it follows the predictable pattern of 'ar' verbs, making its conjugations easy to learn!
Confusing Command Forms
Mistake: “Using 'respira' when giving a formal command (to Usted).”
Correction: The formal command is 'respire'. Remember: 'Respira' is for friends (tú), and 'Respire' is for professionals or elders (usted).
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