inhala

Inhala is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb inhalar, meaning to inhale or to breathe in. It appears in two common grammatical uses: as the present indicative for third-person singular (él/ella/usted inhala) and as the affirmative second-person singular imperative (tú inhala). This means it can describe someone inhaling or give a direct command to inhale.

Etymology and related forms: Inhalar comes from the combination of in- (into) and halar (to draw or breathe), with the sense of drawing air into the lungs. The root halar is linked to terms related to breath and respiration in several Romance languages. Related forms include inhalamos (we inhale), inhaláis (you all inhale in Spain), and inhalación (the noun for inhalation).

Usage and examples: In everyday Spanish, inhala is used in contexts involving breathing or respiration, including health instructions, sports, and mindfulness practices. Examples: “Él inhala profundamente” (He inhales deeply); “Inhala por la nariz” (Inhale through the nose); “Inhala, sostén la respiración unos segundos y exhala” (Inhale, hold the breath a few seconds, then exhale). The imperative form is commonly found in instructional or coaching material, while the present indicative describes an action in progress by another subject.

See also: Inhalar, inhalación, respiration, breathing exercises. Note that in English, the equivalent verb is inhale, not inhala, which is specific to Spanish.