catch one's breath in Spanish
catch one's breath in Spanish
tomar un respiro
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier
recobrar la respiración
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise
recuperar el hálito / huelgo
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise