How to Say "breathing space" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “breathing space” is “respiro” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
figurative space or time
Examples
Necesito un respiro de la rutina diaria.
I need a break from the daily routine.
La tormenta nos dio un respiro del calor sofocante.
The storm gave us a respite from the suffocating heat.
Tómate un respiro, has estado trabajando por horas.
Take a break, you've been working for hours.
Masculine Noun Rule
'Respiro' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it, like 'el respiro' or 'un respiro'.
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