el aire
the air
Example Sentence
Tomo aire profundo antes del ultimo intento.
I take the air in deeply before the last attempt.
Meaning
El aire means the air, and in workouts it is the word you use for breathing in and preparing for a hard rep. It often appears with deep breathing before an attempt.
Common Phrases
- tomar aire — to take a breath
- aire profundo — a deep breath
Example
Tomo aire y aprieto el abdomen antes de levantar.
I take a breath and brace my core before lifting.
Common Mistake
Over-translating from English and saying tomar un aire too often; in gym speech tomar aire is the smooth, common choice.