respirar con dificultad

respirar con dificultad
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to gasp
El abuelo comenzó a respirar con dificultad, así que llamé a la enfermera.Grandpa started gasping, so I called the nurse.
b. to pant
¿Solo hemos corrido una milla y ya estás respirando con dificultad?We've only run a mile and you're already panting?
c. to breathe hard
¿Estás seguro de que no quieres parar? Veo que estás respirando con dificultad.Are you sure you don't want to stop? I see you're breathing hard.
d. to have shortness of breath
El niño tiene fiebre, ojos irritados y respira con dificultad.The boy has a fever, itchy eyes, and has shortness of breath.
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