inspirare
to inhale
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Origin: Latin inspirare (to breathe into)
Also means
to inspire
Usage Note
Inspirare means specifically to breathe in (inhale), as opposed to espirare (to exhale). It is a false friend of the English 'inspire' (in the creative sense) — for artistic inspiration, Italian uses ispirare. In medical contexts, inspirare is the standard clinical term for the inhalation phase of breathing.
Examples
"Inspira profondamente e poi espira lentamente."
Natural Translation
Inhale deeply and then exhale slowly.

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