La respiración
Example: La respiración profunda ayuda a reducir el estrés rápidamente.
Definition
"La respiración" refers to the biological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, essential for cellular function and life. In medicine, it often involves the study or practice of breathing techniques that impact health, such as deep breathing to reduce stress quickly.
Etymology
The term "la respiración" comes from the Latin word 'respiratio,' meaning 'a breathing out.' It combines 're-' meaning 'again' and 'spirare' meaning 'to breathe.' Did you know it shares roots with the word 'spirit,' reflecting the ancient connection between breath and life force?
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"La respiración" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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