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English to Italian Dictionary

breathe Meaning in Italian (breathe significato in italiano)

respirare, vivere
respirare in English:breathe
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Il significato di breathe in italiano è respirare, vivere. (Aspirare aria nei polmoni ed espellerla, specialmente come processo fisiologico regolare.)

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Definitions of Breathe

  1. 1
    verb
    respirare

    To take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.

    Aspirare aria nei polmoni ed espellerla, specialmente come processo fisiologico regolare.

  2. 2
    verb
    vivere

    To live or exist; to be able to function or be active.

    Vivere o esistere; essere in grado di funzionare o essere attivi.

Example Sentences

casual

“He struggled to breathe in the thin mountain air.”

Ha lottato per respirare nell'aria rarefatta di montagna.

casual

“The doctor told him to breathe deeply.”

Il dottore gli disse di respirare profondamente.

business

“The new project will breathe new life into the company.”

Il nuovo progetto darà nuova vita all'azienda.

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebreathed
present participlebreathing
nounbreather

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

breathe a sigh of reliefidiom

To feel relieved after a period of anxiety or tension.

breathe new life intoexpression

To introduce new ideas or energy into something to make it more successful or interesting.

breathe down someone's neckidiom

To constantly monitor or pressure someone closely.