Translation of Italian word "respirare" to English
respirare
/res.piˈra.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'respirare' means 'to breathe' (To breathe). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'respirare profondamente' (to breathe deeply).
🇬🇧 English
to breathe
Example
È bello respirare l'aria pulita del bosco.
It is nice to breathe clean forest air.
Fai un bel respiro profondo per calmare l'ansia.
Take a nice deep breath to calm anxiety.
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- respirare profondamente— to breathe deeply
- Fai un bel respiro profondo per calmare l'ansia.— Take a nice deep breath to calm anxiety.
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What does the Italian word "respirare" mean?▼
The Italian word "respirare" means "to breathe" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "È bello respirare l'aria pulita del bosco." (which translates as "It is nice to breathe clean forest air.").
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