exhale
word
Definition
To breathe out air from your lungs, usually after inhaling.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or medical word; commonly used in instructions for breathing exercises ('inhale, then exhale slowly'). Often paired with 'inhale' or 'breathe out'. Rare in casual speech.
Spanish: exhalarPortuguese (BR): exalarPortuguese (PT): exalarChinese (Simplified): 呼气Chinese (Traditional): 呼氣Hindi: साँस छोड़नाArabic: زفَرBengali: নিঃশ্বাস ছাড়াRussian: выдыхатьJapanese: 息を吐くVietnamese: thở raKorean: 숨을 내쉬다Turkish: nefes vermekUrdu: سانس باہر نکالناIndonesian: menghembuskan napas
Example Sentences
Take a deep breath and exhale slowly.
basic
You exhale carbon dioxide.
basic
She sighed and exhaled slowly, trying to relax.
natural
Don't forget to exhale when you're lifting heavy objects.
natural
He closed his eyes, exhaled, and let the tension go.
natural
Please exhale into this tube for the test.
basic