Shortness of breath in Spanish

Shortness of breath in Spanish is la falta de aire. You can also say la dificultad para respirar.

falta de aire is feminine, so it takes la: la falta de aire.

In English, la falta de aire means shortness of breath.

Shortness of breath in Spanish is falta de aire (FAHL-tah deh AHY-reh), or dificultad para respirar. It's feminine: la falta de aire.

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How do you say shortness of breath in Spanish?

Shortness of breath in Spanish is la falta de aire. You can also say la dificultad para respirar.

How do you pronounce falta de aire?

Say it FAHL-tah deh AHY-reh. The syllables in capitals are stressed: FAHL and AHY. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is falta de aire masculine or feminine in Spanish?

falta de aire is feminine, so it takes la: la falta de aire.

What does falta de aire mean in English?

In English, la falta de aire means shortness of breath.

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.