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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 presente de subjuntivo of respirar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of breathing. For example, Espero que respires profundamente. (I hope you breathe deeply.)

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

How to Use Respirar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of respirar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about the action of breathing.

Wish or desire: For example, Ojalá respires aire puro. (I hope you breathe fresh air.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es importante que respires profundamente. (It’s important that you breathe deeply.)

Uncertainty: For example, No sé si respire bien. (I don’t know if I breathe well.)

Idiomatic usage: Respirar por la herida means to barely survive or get by (literally “to breathe through the wound”). For example, Con ese trabajito, apenas respiro por la herida. (With that little job, I can barely get by.)

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 respiremos un aire más limpio en el futuro. (Hopefully we breathe cleaner air in the future.)

Aunque tengas prisa, no olvides respirar con calma. (Even if you’re in a hurry, don’t forget to breathe calmly.)

Es necesario que los bomberos respiren a través de máscaras de oxígeno en incendios. (It’s necessary for firefighters to breathe through oxygen masks in fires.)

El instructor de yoga sugiere que respiremos lenta y profundamente. (The yoga instructor suggests that we breathe slowly and deeply.)

Quiero que respires el aire fresco de la montaña. (I want you to breathe the fresh mountain air.)

Espero que todos respiren con tranquilidad durante el examen. (I hope everyone breathes calmly during the exam.)

Aunque el tráfico sea intenso, trata de respirar profundo y mantener la calma. (Even if traffic is heavy, try to breathe deeply and stay calm.)

Es fundamental que los buzos respiren del tanque de oxígeno bajo el agua. (It’s essential that divers breathe from the oxygen tank underwater.)

Ojalá que los niños respiren aire puro en los parques infantiles. (Hopefully children breathe clean air in playgrounds.)

Prefiero que respires por la nariz en lugar de la boca. (I prefer that you breathe through your nose instead of your mouth.)

Tal vez sea mejor que respiremos un poco de aire fresco. (Maybe it’s better if we breathe some fresh air.)

Aunque estés estresado, recuerda respirar hondo de vez en cuando. (Even if you’re stressed, remember to take deep breaths once in a while.)

Es recomendable que los corredores respiren por la nariz durante el calentamiento. (It’s advisable for runners to breathe through their nose during the warm-up.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Respirar (to breathe) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American 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.