respira

[ʁɛs.pɪ.ɾɐ]

verb

breathes

1. Third person singular present indicative of respirar; to inhale and exhale air

She breathes deeply during meditation.

Ela respira profundamente durante a meditação.

2. To live or exist

He respires with difficulty after running.

Ele respira com dificuldade após correr.

3. To take a break or pause

Let me respire for a moment before continuing.

Deixe-me respirar um momento antes de continuar.

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General Brazilian

respira

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

respira

Standard usage in Portugal

respira fundo - take a deep breath

deixa eu respirar - give me a break

respirar aliviado - breathe a sigh of relief

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