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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 simple present tense of respirar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Respiro profundamente para relajarme. (I breathe deeply to relax myself.)

Respirar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

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 tanto trabajo. (I need to breathe a little after so much work.)

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 exudes a certain quality. For example, Esta pintura respira elegancia. (This painting breathes elegance.)

Slang: To harass or bother: In some Latin American vernacular, it can mean to persistently harass or bother 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. (I breathe deeply before giving a speech.)

Tú respiras el aire fresco de la montaña. (You breathe the fresh mountain air.)

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

Nosotros respiramos el humo del fuego de campamento. (We breathe in the smoke from the campfire.)

Ellos respiran el aire contaminado de la ciudad. (They breathe the polluted city air.)

¿Respiras mejor con el inhalador? (Do you breathe better with the inhaler?)

Mi abuela respira con calma durante su meditación. (My grandmother breathes calmly during her meditation.)

Los bomberos respiran a través de máscaras en el incendio. (The firefighters breathe through masks in the fire.)

Los niños respiran emocionados antes de abrir los regalos. (The children breathe excitedly before opening the gifts.)

Mamá respira hondo cuando está estresada. (Mom breathes deeply when she’s stressed.)

El instructor respira lentamente durante la clase de yoga. (The instructor breathes slowly during the yoga class.)

Los atletas respiran con dificultad después de la carrera. (The athletes breathe with difficulty after the race.)

Tú respiras el aroma de las flores frescas. (You breathe in the aroma of the fresh flowers.)

Nosotros respiramos el aire salado cerca del mar. (We breathe the salty air near the sea.)

Los buceadores respiran a través de tanques de oxígeno bajo el agua. (The divers breathe through oxygen tanks underwater.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Respirar (to breathe) in the Present Tense (Latin American 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.