nounmasculinepl: respiros
breath, respite, relief
1. An act of breathing; the process of inhaling and exhaling air
Take a deep breath and calm down.
Tome um respiro profundo e acalme-se.
2. A brief pause or rest; a moment of relief from stress or difficulty
After working all day, I finally got a respite.
Depois de trabalhar o dia inteiro, finalmente consegui um respiro.
3. A small opening or vent that allows air circulation
The respiration hole provides ventilation for the system.
O respiro fornece ventilação para o sistema.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'respiro' is commonly used both literally for breathing and figuratively for moments of relief or respite from work and stress. It's a versatile word frequently heard in everyday conversation, especially when discussing work-life balance or taking breaks. The phrase 'dar um respiro' is particularly common in workplace and social contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dar um respiro a alguém - to give someone a break or relief
tirar um respiro - to take a breather
sem respiro - without respite, relentlessly
respiro de alívio - a sigh of relief
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