breath

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nounpl: breaths

respiração

1. The air that is inhaled and exhaled during respiration

Take a deep breath before the presentation.

Respire fundo antes da apresentação.

2. A single act of breathing in and out

She took three breaths to calm down.

Ela respirou três vezes para se acalmar.

3. A slight breeze or gust of wind

A breath of wind moved through the trees.

Uma brisa de vento se moveu através das árvores.

4. A very short period of time

Wait a breath before you respond.

Espere um instante antes de responder.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

respiração

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

respiração

Standard usage, sometimes 'bafo' for bad breath

São Paulo

respiração

Standard usage in formal contexts

Portugal

respiração

Standard European Portuguese equivalent

catch one's breath - recuperar o fôlego

out of breath - sem fôlego

hold one's breath - prender a respiração

take someone's breath away - tirar o fôlego de alguém

a breath of fresh air - um sopro de ar fresco

in the same breath - no mesmo instante

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