problemas respiratorios
/pɾoblemas ɾespiɾatoɾjos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, breathing problems is translated as problemas respiratorios.
This phrase describes difficulties or disorders that affect a person's ability to breathe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of problemas (problems) and respiratorios (respiratory/breathing).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single breathing problem, use the singular form problema respiratorio. You can also use the alternative phrase problemas de respiración to mean breathing problems.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoblemas ɾespiɾatoɾjos/
Did you know?
- The word problema is a masculine noun in Spanish, even though it ends in -a, which usually indicates a feminine noun.
- In some Latin American regions, people might use the phrase sentirse ahogado to describe a sudden breathing problem, which literally means 'feeling drowned'.
- In Spanish, the word respirar can also mean 'to breathe a sigh of relief' or 'to take a break'. For example, if someone says they need to respirar, they might be asking for a moment of peace rather than reporting a medical issue.
Examples in context
- ¡Necesito ayuda! Estoy teniendo problemas respiratorios.I need help! I'm having breathing problems.
- Tengo problemas respiratorios por la alergia.I have breathing problems because of the allergy.
- El humo puede causar problemas respiratorios.Smoke can cause breathing problems.
- Él sufre de problemas respiratorios crónicos.He suffers from chronic breathing problems.
Example conversation
Daniel is talking to Sofía about his health.
- DanielSofía, me siento muy cansado hoy.Sofía, I feel very tired today.
- Sofía¿Tienes algún síntoma más, Daniel?Do you have any other symptoms, Daniel?
- DanielSí, estoy teniendo problemas respiratorios.Yes, I am having breathing problems.
- SofíaDeberías ir al médico ahora mismo.You should go to the doctor right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
