respiro

Definitions of respiro
  1. noun
    the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
    synonyms: aliento, respiración, resuello
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    jadeo
    breathing heavily (as after exertion)
    humo
    the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
    ronquido, ronquidos
    the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
    lloriqueo, resfriado, resuello
    the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
    resuello
    breathing with a husky or whistling sound
    resoplido
    blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
    type of:
    actividad, función corporal, proceso orgánico
    an organic process that takes place in the body
  2. noun
    a pause from doing something (as work)
    synonyms: descanso, pausa
  3. noun
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
    synonyms: suspensión, tregua
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    apaciguamiento
    an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
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    interrupción, paréntesis, pausa
    some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
  4. noun
    a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
    synonyms: tregua
  5. noun
    the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
    synonyms: tregua
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    clemencia, misericordia
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
  6. noun
    a short respite
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    descanso
    a pause for relaxation
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