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How to Say "i breathe" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i breathe” is “respiro” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
verbA1
present tense action of inhaling/exhaling
A simplified illustration of a person standing calmly in a bright, open space. Stylized, light blue lines arc outward from their chest, visually representing the action of breathing.

Examples

Yo respiro profundamente para calmar mis nervios.

I breathe deeply to calm my nerves.

Cuando corro, respiro por la nariz y la boca.

When I run, I breathe through my nose and mouth.

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.

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'.

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