respiración

breathing

noun rreh-spee-rah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

respiration

Usage Note

Respiración covers both the biological process and the act of taking a breath. The phrase sin respiración means 'breathless' (literally 'without breathing'). Medical Spanish distinguishes respiración artificial ('artificial respiration / CPR') and respiración asistida ('assisted ventilation'). The verb respirar is its root, and respiro can mean a brief rest or 'breathing space'.

Examples

"La respiración profunda calma los nervios."

Natural Translation

Deep breathing calms the nerves.

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