estoy relajándome
/estoi ɾelaxandome/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am chilling" can be translated into Spanish as estoy relajándome.
This phrase is used to express that you are relaxing or spending time in a calm way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb estar (to be in a state), the gerund relajando (relaxing) and the reflexive pronoun me (myself).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase estoy relajándome, the reflexive pronoun me can be moved to the front of the verb phrase to become me estoy relajando without changing the meaning.
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, 'chilling' is expressed through the word vacilar, which can mean both relaxing and teasing someone, depending on the context.
- In Colombian slang, the word parchar is used to describe 'chilling' with friends. It originally referred to the act of patching or repairing something, but evolved into a social term for hanging out.
- The term tranqui is part of a wider Spanish trend of clipping words to create a more relaxed atmosphere. This linguistic shortening mirrors the very state of 'chilling' by reducing the effort needed to speak.
Examples in context
- Durante mi hora de almuerzo, estoy descansando un poco.During my lunch break, I am taking a little rest.
- No me molestes, solo estoy tranquilo leyendo un libro.Don't bother me, I'm just chilling and reading a book.
- Esta noche no tengo planes, solo voy a pasar el rato con amigos.I don't have any plans tonight, just gonna hang out with friends.
- Hoy no tengo ganas de hacer nada, solo estoy echando la flojera en casa.Today I don't feel like doing anything, just being lazy at home.
- No tengo planes, solo estoy relajándome en casa.I don't have plans, I'm just chilling at home.
- Ahora mismo estoy relajándome con un libro.Right now I am chilling with a book.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking on the phone on a Friday evening.
- Elena¿Qué haces, Daniel?What are you doing, Daniel?
- DanielNada especial, estoy relajándome en el sofá.Nothing special, I am chilling on the sofa.
- ElenaQué bien, yo también estoy relajándome un poco.That's nice, I am also chilling a bit.
- DanielDisfruta de tu descanso, Elena.Enjoy your rest, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
