Cool MateMeaning of Pretty short of breath
Experiencing difficulty in breathing or gasping for air.
In simple words: Having a hard time breathing.
Pretty short of breath in a sentence
- After climbing the stairs, I was pretty short of breath.
- He felt pretty short of breath after the intense workout.
- During the presentation, he looked pretty short of breath from nervously speaking.
- She was pretty short of breath after swimming laps in the pool.
How to use Pretty short of breath
Commonly used to describe someone who is out of breath after exertion. Not typically used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone chunk
Memory hint
Imagine someone running, looking 'pretty' tired and gasping for air.
Related words
Collocations with Pretty short of breath
- feel pretty short of breath
- get pretty short of breath
- be pretty short of breath
Synonyms for Pretty short of breath
- out of breath
- winded
- gasping
- breathless
Common mistakes with Pretty short of breath
- Confusing with 'shortness of breath', which is more formal.
- Using 'pretty' in a medical context, which may sound too casual.
Pretty short of breath appears in
Pretty short of breath in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضيق في التنفس
يجد صعوبة في التنفس.
- Bengaliবাংলা
दम फूलना
নিঃশ্বাস নিতে কষ্ট হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Ziemlich außer Atem
Schwer Luft kriegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Bastante sin aliento
Con problemas para respirar.
- Persianفارسی
نفس کم آوردن
سختی در تنفس داشتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Assez essoufflé
Avoir du mal à respirer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साँस फूलना
साँस लेने में मुश्किल होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Abbastanza senza fiato
Fare fatica a respirare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bem ofegante
Com dificuldade para respirar.
- RussianРусский
Тяжело дышать
Трудно дышать.
- Urduاردو
سانس لینے میں دشواری
سانس لینے میں مشکل ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
喘不上气
呼吸有点困难。
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Frequently asked questions about Pretty short of breath
What does Pretty short of breath mean?
Having a hard time breathing.
What is the definition of Pretty short of breath?
Experiencing difficulty in breathing or gasping for air.
How do you use Pretty short of breath in a sentence?
After climbing the stairs, I was pretty short of breath.
Can you give another example of Pretty short of breath?
He felt pretty short of breath after the intense workout.
What are synonyms for Pretty short of breath?
Common alternatives include out of breath, winded, gasping, breathless.
What words go with Pretty short of breath?
It commonly pairs with feel pretty short of breath, get pretty short of breath, be pretty short of breath.
What are common mistakes when using Pretty short of breath?
Confusing with 'shortness of breath', which is more formal. Using 'pretty' in a medical context, which may sound too casual.
How do you pronounce Pretty short of breath?
US: //ˈprɪti ʃɔrt əv brɛθ//, UK: //ˈprɪti ʃɔːt əv brɛθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pretty short of breath?
Commonly used to describe someone who is out of breath after exertion. Not typically used in formal writing.