No. 10,799 in Catalan
respirar
To breathe.
In a sentence
Respirar profundament ajuda a calmar-se quan estàs nerviós.
Deep breathing helps calm down when you are nervous.
In this sentence, 'respirar' is used to denote the act of breathing, specifically deep breathing as an action for calming.
És important aprendre a respirar correctament durant l'exercici físic.
It is important to learn to breathe correctly during physical exercise.
Here, 'respirar' refers to breathing in a controlled manner, emphasizing the skill or technique during physical activities.
El nadó respira pel seu compte des del moment del naixement.
The baby breathes on its own from the moment of birth.
In this sentence, 'respirar' describes the basic physiological act of breathing independently, as a natural ability.
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