How to Say "respiration" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “respiration” is “respiración” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounA2
Medical or biological term for the gas exchange process
Examples
Después de correr, mi respiración estaba muy agitada.
After running, my breathing was very heavy.
La respiración lenta ayuda a calmar los nervios.
Slow breathing helps calm the nerves.
Feminine Noun Rule
All nouns ending in -ción are feminine in Spanish, so you must always use 'la' or 'una' with this word: 'la respiración'.
Mixing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “Usar 'respirar' cuando se necesita el nombre: 'Mi respirar es rápido.'”
Correction: Use the noun form: 'Mi respiración es rápida.' ('Respiración' is the *act*, 'respirar' is the *action*.)
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