Italian · Body & Health
"to breathe" in Italian: respirare
respirare
To breathe in Italian is respirare (reh-spee-RAH-reh). Respiro fondo means I breathe deeply. Respira piano is a calm instruction.
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How to pronounce respirare
Say it
reh-spee-RAH-reh
/re.spiˈra.re/
Respirare: reh-spee-RAH-reh. Stress RAH. Respiro is reh-SPEE-roh.
"to breathe" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| respirare | to breathe Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| respiro / respiri / respira | I / you / he-she breathe(s) Present. | Present. |
| respirare a fondo | to breathe deeply Calm or exercise. | Calm or exercise. |
| non riesco a respirare | I can't breathe Urgency. | Urgency. |
How to use respirare in real life
- 1Yoga class
Respiro piano dal naso.
I breathe slowly through the nose.
Respiro.
- 2After stairs
Aspetta—devo respirare un attimo.
Wait—I need to breathe a moment.
Respirare infinitive.
- 3Coach tip
Respira prima del tiro.
Breathe before the shot.
Respira imperative.
Mistakes English speakers make with respirare
Incorrect: Io respirare piano.
Correct: Respiro piano.
Conjugate: respiro.
Incorrect: La respirazione (as the only form on this page)
Correct: Respiro / respira.
Respirazione is the noun; use verb forms here.
Good to know
Respira is what friends say during exams, traffic, and arguments. Fresh-air culture—andiamo a prendere aria—pairs with respirare fuori. Keep la respirazione for medical nouns, not this verb page.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calming nerves before a talk
ChatPal
Respira con me: uno, due.
Breathe with me: one, two.
You
Ok—respiro più lento adesso.
Ok—I'm breathing slower now.
ChatPal
Bene. Se serve, respira di nuovo.
Good. If needed, breathe again.
You
Entro sul palco.
I'm going on stage.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to breathe" in Italian
I breathe?
Respiro.
Breathe!
Respira!
Deeply?
Respiro a fondo / respiro fondo.
Does respirazione count?
No—conjugate respirare.
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