What is 'respirar' called in English?

'respirar' in English is called "Breathe". Breathe refers to: Inalar ar nos pulmões e depois expeli-lo, especialmente como um processo fisiológico regular.

How do you pronounce 'Breathe' and 'respirar'?

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What is an example sentence for Breathe in Portuguese?

English: "He struggled to breathe in the thin mountain air." | Portuguese: "Ele lutou para respirar no ar rarefeito da montanha."

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breathe Meaning in Portuguese (breathe significado em português)

respirar

Sinônimos:inspirarexalarviver

respirar in English:breathe

IPA:ʁɨʃpiˈɾaɾ

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de breathe em português é respirar. (Inalar ar nos pulmões e depois expeli-lo, especialmente como um processo fisiológico regular.)

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Definitions of Breathe

1
verb
respirar
To take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.
Inalar ar nos pulmões e depois expeli-lo, especialmente como um processo fisiológico regular.
2
verb
respirar
To live or exist; to be able to function or be active.
Viver ou existir; ser capaz de funcionar ou estar ativo.

Example Sentences

casual

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

Ele lutou para respirar no ar rarefeito da montanha.

casual

“The doctor told him to breathe deeply.”

O médico disse-lhe para respirar fundo.

business

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

O novo projeto dará nova vida à empresa.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

inspirarexalarviver

In English:

respireinhale exhale

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

sufocarmorrer

In English:

suffocate choke

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.

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