What does "respirar" mean in English?

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Spanish

respirar

English

breathe

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Examples of how to use "respirar" in Spanish

Spanish
Salí a la calle para respirar.
English
I went out to the street to breathe.
Spanish
Respiro lentamente para calmarme.
English
I breathe slowly to calm myself.
Spanish
Ayer respiraste hondo antes del examen.
English
Yesterday you took a deep breath before the exam.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, respiraba con dificultad.
English
When I was a child, I had difficulty breathing.
Spanish
Mañana respiraremos aire fresco en el campo.
English
Tomorrow we will breathe fresh air in the countryside.

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Salí a la calle para respirar.

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