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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 conjugations in this mood follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

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

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

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

To relax: Used to tell someone to calm down or take it easy, for example, ¡Respira, no te alteres! (Breathe, don’t get upset!)

To take a break: Suggesting someone should pause and rest for a moment, for example, Respira un poco antes de continuar (Breathe a bit before continuing).

To live: In a figurative sense, to continue existing or surviving, for example, ¡Respira y disfruta la vida! (Breathe and enjoy life!)

Rude dismissal (colloquial): Telling someone to go away in a very impolite way, for example, ¡Respira por la culata! (Literally “Breathe through the buttocks” – a very rude way to tell someone to get lost)

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.)

Para esta técnica de meditación, respire lentamente y enfoque su mente. (For this meditation technique, breathe slowly and focus your mind.)

Mamá, respiremos juntas durante las contracciones. (Mom, let’s breathe together during the contractions.)

Chicos, respirad el aire fresco de la montaña. (Kids, breathe in the fresh mountain air.)

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

En esta clase de yoga, respiremos y estiremos nuestros cuerpos. (In this yoga class, let’s breathe and stretch our bodies.)

Cuando sientas estrés, respira hondo y cuenta hasta diez. (When you feel stressed, take a deep breath and count to ten.)

Amigos, respirad este aire puro lejos de la ciudad. (Friends, breathe this pure air away from the city.)

Después de correr, respire lentamente para recuperar el aliento. (After running, breathe slowly to catch your breath.)

Antes de dar un discurso, respiren profundamente para calmarse. (Before giving a speech, take deep breaths to calm down.)

En momentos de ira, respira y cuenta hasta diez. (In moments of anger, breathe and count to ten.)

Chicos, respiremos el aroma de estas flores frescas. (Kids, let’s breathe in the scent of these fresh flowers.)

Cuando te sientas abrumado, respire profundamente y enfócate. (When you feel overwhelmed, breathe deeply and focus.)

Antes de dar a luz, respiren y mantengan la calma. (Before giving birth, breathe and stay calm.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Respirar (to breathe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian 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.