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Conjugation Chart of “Respirar” (to breathe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Respirar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Respirar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to breathing, for example Respira profundamente. (Breathe deeply.)

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

How to Use Respirar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Respirar generally means to breathe or inhale, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To breathe or inhale air, for example, ¡Respira profundamente! (Breathe deeply!)

To relax or calm down: Used to tell someone to take it easy or relax in a tense situation, for example, ¡Respira, todo va a estar bien! (Breathe, everything will be alright!)

To take a break: Telling someone to pause and rest for a moment, for example, ¡Respira un poco antes de seguir! (Take a breather before continuing!)

Colloquial usage: In some Latin American slang, it can mean to relax or chill out, for example, ¡Respira viejo, no te alteres tanto! (Chill out dude, don’t get so worked up!)

Real Life Examples of Respirar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Respira profundamente! (Take a deep breath!)

Antes de entrar al escenario, respiren y relajen sus nervios. (Before going on stage, breathe and relax your nerves.)

En esta clase de yoga, respiremos juntos y encontremos la calma interior. (In this yoga class, let’s breathe together and find inner peace.)

Cuando te sientas abrumado, respire lentamente y céntrate en el momento presente. (When you feel overwhelmed, breathe slowly and focus on the present moment.)

Mamá, ¿puedo respirar un poco de aire fresco? Estoy un poco mareado. (Mom, can I breathe some fresh air? I’m feeling a bit dizzy.)

En el parto, la partera le dijo a la mamá: “Respire hondo y empuje con fuerza”. (During labor, the midwife told the mom: “Take deep breaths and push hard”.)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, respiren y piensen con calma. (Before making an important decision, breathe and think calmly.)

Después de correr, respira lentamente para que tu corazón se calme. (After running, breathe slowly to let your heart rate settle.)

En esta meditación guiada, respiremos juntos y liberemos el estrés. (In this guided meditation, let’s breathe together and release stress.)

Cuando sientas ansiedad, respire profundamente y concéntrate en tu respiración. (When you feel anxious, breathe deeply and focus on your breathing.)

¡Respiren este aire puro de la montaña! ¿No es refrescante? (Breathe this fresh mountain air! Isn’t it refreshing?)

Antes de dar un discurso importante, respira hondo y visualiza el éxito. (Before giving an important speech, take a deep breath and visualize success.)

En esta clase de canto, respiremos desde el diafragma para proyectar mejor la voz. (In this singing class, let’s breathe from the diaphragm to better project our voices.)

Cuando te sientas estresado en el trabajo, respire y tómate un descanso corto. (When you feel stressed at work, breathe and take a short break.)

Después de una discusión tensa, respiren profundamente y hablen con calma. (After a tense argument, take deep breaths and speak calmly.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Respirar (to breathe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.