Respirar
Example: És important respirar profundament quan estàs nerviós.
Definition
"Respirar" means to take air into the lungs and then expel it, a vital process for living beings to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. For example, "És important respirar profundament quan estàs nerviós" means it is important to breathe deeply when you are nervous.
Etymology
The word "respirar" comes from the Latin verb 'respirare,' which combines 're-' meaning 'again' and 'spirare' meaning 'to breathe.' Did you know that 'spirare' is also the root for words like 'spirit' and 'inspiration,' linking breathing to life and soul?
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"Respirar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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