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respirazione

breathing, respiration

noun res-pee-rah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Latin respiratio, from respirare (to breathe)

Usage Note

Respirazione is the formal/medical term for breathing or respiration — respirazione artificiale = 'artificial respiration (CPR).' The everyday word for 'breath' or the act of breathing is respiro. Respirazione bocca a bocca = 'mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.' In biology it also means cellular respiration (respirazione cellulare). Plural: respirazioni.

Examples

"La respirazione profonda aiuta a ridurre lo stress."

Natural Translation

Deep breathing helps reduce stress.

Literal Translation

The deep breathing helps to reduce the stress.

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