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Tomar aliento

To catch one's breath

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Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate neutral
Pronunciation:

to-MAR a-LYEN-to

When to use:

Recovering breath after exertion.

See It in Context

Para tras subir las escaleras, tuve que tomar aliento.

After climbing the stairs, I had to catch my breath.

Physical exertion
Tomó aliento antes de continuar hablando.

He caught his breath before continuing to speak.

Pausing to breathe
Necesito un momento para tomar aliento.

I need a moment to catch my breath.

Requesting pause
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