Relajar (en. Relax)

/re-la-XAR/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Decrease the physical or emotional tension of a person.
It is important to relax the muscles after exercising.
Es importante relajar los músculos después de hacer ejercicio.
Facilitate a state of calmness and tranquility.
Yoga helps to relax the mind and body.
El yoga ayuda a relajar la mente y el cuerpo.
Mitigate the stiffness of an object or substance.
We must relax the dough before making the pizza.
Debemos relajar la masa antes de hacer la pizza.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'relaxare', which means to loosen or release.

Common Phrases and Expressions

relax the mind
Calm thoughts and worries.
relajar la mente
relax tensions
Reduce accumulated stress.
relajar las tensiones
relax the body
Bring the body into a state of comfort.
relajar el cuerpo

Related Words

relaxation
A state of tranquility and absence of tension.
relajación
relaxing
That produces relaxation.
relajante
de-stress
To eliminate a person's stress.
desestresar

Slang Meanings

Take a break to clear the mind.
I need to relax for a while, I’m going for a walk.
Necesito relajarme un rato, voy a dar una vuelta.
Spend time in a calm and carefree manner.
The weekend is for relaxing and not thinking about work.
El fin de semana es para relajar y no pensar en el trabajo.