hold one's breath in Italian

hold one's breath in Italian is trattenere il fiato, restare col fiato sospeso.

hold one's breath in Italian

trattenere il fiato

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold,‎ one's,‎ breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.

restare col fiato sospeso

verb

(idiomatic, usually in a negative) To wait expectantly for something to happen soon.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hold one's breath" in Italian?

"hold one's breath" in Italian is trattenere il fiato, restare col fiato sospeso.

Are there other ways to say "hold one's breath" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "hold one's breath": trattenere il fiato, restare col fiato sospeso.

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