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How to say life-saving commands (stop, breathe, lie down) in Spanish

Key Emergency Phrases for Medical Care in Spanish: How to say life-saving commands (stop, breathe, lie down) in Spanish

The life-saving commands “stop,” “breathe,” and “lie down” in Spanish are:

  • Stop: “Para”
  • Breathe: “Respira”
  • Lie down: “Acuéstate” or “Tírate” (commonly “Acuéstate” for a calm command to lie down)

These commands can be used in urgent situations to give clear instructions in Spanish. For example:

  • “¡Para!” (Stop!)
  • “Respira” (Breathe)
  • “Acuéstate, por favor” (Lie down, please)

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