they breathe
1. third person plural present indicative form of 'respirar'; to inhale and exhale air
The fish respiram through their gills in the water.
Os peixes respiram através de suas guelras na água.
2. to exist or live; to be alive
While there is hope, they respiram with renewed energy.
Enquanto há esperança, eles respiram com energia renovada.
3. to rest or take a break; to have a moment of relief
After the intense meeting, everyone respiram a sigh of relief.
Depois da reunião intensa, todos respiram um suspiro de alívio.
The verb 'respirar' and its conjugation 'respiram' is commonly used in both literal contexts (biological breathing) and figurative contexts in Portuguese-speaking cultures, often expressing feelings of relief, survival, or emotional release. It appears frequently in Brazilian literature and colloquial speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
respiram fundo - to breathe deeply/take a deep breath
deixar respirar - to give someone space or relief
respiram pela última vez - to take one's last breath
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