This is the 12180th most frequent Portuguese word.
respiro
A "breather" or "pause for relief."
In this sentence, 'respiro' refers to a physical breath, specifically a deep breath taken after exertion or stress.
Após o intenso jogo, ele deu um respiro profundo para se acalmar.
After the intense game, he took a deep breath to calm down.
Here, 'respiro' is used metaphorically to mean a short break or rest period.
Preciso de um respiro antes de começar o próximo projeto.
I need a break before starting the next project.
In this context, 'respiro' symbolizes a sense of relief or alleviation.