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Conjugation Chart of “Respirar” (to breathe) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Respirar”

The Present Tense of respirar is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions, for example: Respiro profundamente para relajarme. (I breathe deeply to relax myself.)

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

How to Use Respirar in the Present Tense

Respirar generally means to breathe or inhale air, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To breathe, inhale air into the lungs. For example, Yo respiro profundamente para relajarme. (I breathe deeply to relax.)

To rest or take a break: Used colloquially to mean taking a pause or break from something. For example, Necesito respirar un poco después de ese examen. (I need to breathe a little after that exam.)

To live or exist: Referring to being alive or existing. For example, Mientras respiro, tengo esperanza. (As long as I breathe, I have hope.)

To exude or give off: Describing something that emanates or projects a certain quality. For example, Esta pintura respira tranquilidad. (This painting breathes tranquility.)

Slang: To harass or bother: In a negative sense, meaning to pester or annoy someone. For example, ¡Deja de respirarme en la nuca! (Stop breathing down my neck!)

Real Life Examples of Respirar in the Present Tense

Yo respiro profundamente antes de dar un discurso importante. (I breathe deeply before giving an important speech.)

Tú respiras el aire fresco de la montaña cuando vamos de excursión. (You breathe the fresh mountain air when we go hiking.)

Ella respira con dificultad después de correr un maratón. (She breathes with difficulty after running a marathon.)

Nosotros respiramos el humo del fuego de campamento cuando acampamos. (We breathe the smoke from the campfire when we go camping.)

Ustedes respiran el aire contaminado de la ciudad todos los días. (You breathe the polluted city air every day.)

Ellos respiran el aroma de las flores en el jardín botánico. (They breathe the aroma of flowers in the botanical garden.)

Mi mamá respira hondo para calmarse cuando está estresada. (My mom takes deep breaths to calm down when she’s stressed.)

Los atletas respiran con técnicas especiales durante el entrenamiento. (Athletes breathe with special techniques during training.)

En la clase de yoga, respiramos lentamente y nos relajamos. (In yoga class, we breathe slowly and relax.)

Los bomberos respiran a través de máscaras cuando entran a un edificio en llamas. (Firefighters breathe through masks when entering a burning building.)

Después de reír tanto, respiras con dificultad, ¿no? (After laughing so much, you’re breathing heavily, aren’t you?)

Los buceadores respiran aire comprimido bajo el agua. (Divers breathe compressed air underwater.)

Cuando estoy enojado, respiro profundamente para calmarme. (When I’m angry, I take deep breaths to calm down.)

Los niños respiran el aire fresco del parque mientras juegan. (The children breathe the fresh park air while they play.)

En la meditación, respiramos lenta y conscientemente. (In meditation, we breathe slowly and consciously.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Respirar (to breathe) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.