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Conjugation Chart of “Respirar” (to breathe) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Respirar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Respirar is used to express wishes, desires, or situations of uncertainty or subjectivity, for example: Espero que respires profundamente. (I hope you breathe deeply.)

Respirar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Respirar in the Subjunctive Mood

Respirar generally means “to breathe”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To breathe: The most literal meaning, que respire (that he/she breathes). For example, Es importante que respire profundamente durante el parto. (It’s important that she breathes deeply during childbirth.)

To rest or relax: Used colloquially, que respire can mean to take a break or relax, Después de tanto trabajo, necesito que respire un poco. (After so much work, I need to take a breather.)

To live: Metaphorically, it can mean to live or exist, Mientras que respire, lucharé por mis derechos. (As long as I live, I’ll fight for my rights.)

To express relief: Colloquially, it conveys a sense of relief, ¡Qué alivio que respires después de ese susto! (What a relief that you’re breathing after that scare!)

To catch one’s breath: It can mean to pause and catch one’s breath, Después de correr, necesito que respire un momento. (After running, I need to catch my breath for a moment.)

Real Life Examples of Respirar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que respires profundamente antes de dar un discurso. (It’s important that you breathe deeply before giving a speech.)

El médico recomienda que el paciente respire aire fresco todos los días. (The doctor recommends that the patient breathe fresh air every day.)

Ojalá que todos respiren un aire más limpio en el futuro. (Hopefully everyone will breathe cleaner air in the future.)

Aunque tengas prisa, es esencial que respires con calma. (Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s essential that you breathe calmly.)

Para el ejercicio de relajación, respiremos lenta y profundamente. (For the relaxation exercise, let’s breathe slowly and deeply.)

El instructor de yoga sugiere que respiréis por la nariz y exhaléis por la boca. (The yoga instructor suggests that you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.)

Es recomendable que los corredores respiren con un ritmo constante durante la carrera. (It’s advisable for runners to breathe at a steady pace during the race.)

Aunque el aire esté contaminado, es necesario que respiremos. (Even if the air is polluted, it’s necessary that we breathe.)

Para evitar la hiperventilación, es mejor que respiren lentamente. (To avoid hyperventilation, it’s better that they breathe slowly.)

Tal vez sea buena idea que respires un poco de aire fresco después de la reunión. (Maybe it’s a good idea for you to breathe some fresh air after the meeting.)

Voy a sugerir que respiremos juntos durante la meditación. (I’m going to suggest that we breathe together during the meditation.)

El entrenador insiste en que los atletas respiren por la nariz durante el calentamiento. (The coach insists that the athletes breathe through their noses during the warm-up.)

Quiero que respires hondo y te relajes antes de tomar una decisión importante. (I want you to take a deep breath and relax before making an important decision.)

Sería bueno que respiréis aire puro de vez en cuando para despejar la mente. (It would be good for you to breathe fresh air from time to time to clear your mind.)

Es fundamental que los buzos respiren con regularidad bajo el agua. (It’s essential that divers breathe regularly underwater.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Respirar (to breathe) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.