to breathe
res-pee-RAH-reh
'Respiro' = breath (noun). 'Prendere un respiro' = to take a breath. 'Mancare il respiro' = to be breathless.
Respira profondamente e rilassati.
Breathe deeply and relax.
Faccio fatica a respirare per l'allergia.
I struggle to breathe because of the allergy.