breather
word
Definition
A short break to rest or recover, especially to catch your breath. Sometimes, it also means something that makes breathing easier.
Usage & Nuances
'Breather' is informal, usually refers to a brief rest in conversation: 'take a breather.' Rarely, it can mean a device for helping breathing (technical context). More common as a noun for a break than literal breathing.
Spanish: descanso corto - respiroPortuguese (BR): pausa rápida - respiroPortuguese (PT): pausa rápida - respiroChinese (Simplified): 小歇 - 间歇Chinese (Traditional): 小憩 - 間歇Hindi: छोटा विराम - सांस लेने का मौकाArabic: استراحة قصيرة - فرصة لالتقاط الأنفاسBengali: স্বল্প বিশ্রাম - শ্বাস নেওয়ার যন্ত্রRussian: передышка - дыхательный аппаратJapanese: 一息つく休憩 - 呼吸補助器具Vietnamese: nghỉ ngắn - thiết bị hỗ trợ thởKorean: 잠깐의 휴식 - 호흡 보조기Turkish: kısa mola - solunum cihazıUrdu: چھوٹا وقفہ - سانس لینے کا آلہIndonesian: istirahat singkat - alat bantu pernapasan
Example Sentences
I just need a minute to catch my breath—a quick breather.
natural
Mind if I step outside for a breather? It’s getting stuffy in here.
natural
Let's take a breather after cleaning the kitchen.
basic
He needed a breather after running to school.
basic
The workers took a quick breather during lunch.
basic
We’ve been working hard all morning, so let’s grab a breather before starting the next task.
natural