respirar
to breathe
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʁɨʃ.pi.ˈɾaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Respirar fundo' (to breathe deeply) is common advice in stressful moments. Yoga and mindfulness practices using controlled breathing ('respiração') have grown enormously popular in urban Brazil and Portugal.
📝 Example Sentences
Respira fundo e acalma-te.
Take a deep breath and calm down.
É difícil respirar com esta humidade.
It is hard to breathe with this humidity.