Aliviar (en. Relieve)
a-li-bi-ar
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Decrease physical or emotional pain.
Taking a painkiller can relieve a headache.
Tomar un analgésico puede aliviar el dolor de cabeza.
Reduce or mitigate a burden or worry.
Talking to a friend can relieve stress.
Hablar con un amigo puede aliviar el estrés.
Make something easier to bear.
Music can relieve loneliness.
La música puede aliviar la soledad.
Etymology
From Latin 'aliviare', which means 'to make light'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
relieve pain
decrease physical suffering or discomfort.
aliviar el dolor
relieve tensions
reduce pressure or stress in a situation.
aliviar las tensiones
relieve the burden
make a responsibility or task more manageable.
aliviar la carga
Related Words
relieves
Form of the verb relieve in present tense.
alivia
relieved
State of someone who has experienced relief.
aliviado
relief
Action of relieving.
aliviamiento
Slang Meanings
Stay calm
After talking to the therapist, I felt more relieved.
Después de hablar con el terapeuta, me quedé más aliviado.
Catch a breath
I need a little time to catch my breath and relieve all this stress.
Necesito un poco de tiempo para coger aire y aliviar todo este estrés.