estoy relajado
/estoi ɾelaxado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am relaxed" is translated into Spanish as estoy relajado.
This phrase is used to describe a state of being free from tension or anxiety.
Which one should you use?
Using estoy relajado describes your current state of being relaxed, whereas soy relajado means "I am a relaxed person," describing a permanent personality trait.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the informal expression Estoy re tranquilo/a is used to say "I am super relaxed." In Spain, the phrase Estoy de relax is used to mean "I am chilling" or "I am in a relaxed state."
How does it change in a sentence?
This expression uses the verb *estar* because it describes a temporary state or feeling. The adjective must agree with the gender of the speaker: use estoy relajada if the speaker is female.
Did you know?
- The word relajado shares a root with the English word 'relax', but in old legal Spanish, relajar referred to the act of releasing a prisoner or easing a strict law.
- In Mexico, if you are extremely relaxed or 'chilling', you might use the slang estoy de chill, which is a recent Spanglish adaptation from English.
- While estoy relajado is perfectly correct, a native speaker might instead say estoy descontracturado to describe a physical state of having no muscle tension.
Examples in context
- Durante las vacaciones, me encuentro tranquilo disfrutando del paisaje.During the holidays, I am relaxed, enjoying the scenery.
- Después de un largo día de trabajo, estoy a gusto en casa viendo una película.After a long day at work, I am relaxed at home watching a movie.
- A pesar del estrés diario, estoy re tranquilo tomando mate en el patio.Despite the daily stress, I am super relaxed drinking mate in the backyard.
- Después de la clase, estoy relajado.After class, I am relaxed.
- No te preocupes, estoy relajado.Don't worry, I am relaxed.
- Ahora que no hay trabajo, estoy relajado.Now that there is no work, I am relaxed.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are sitting in a park.
- Mateo¿Cómo te sientes hoy, Mateo?How are you feeling today, Mateo?
- MaríaMe siento muy bien, estoy relajado.I feel very good, I am relaxed.
- MateoQué bueno que puedas descansar.It's great that you can rest.
- MaríaSí, este lugar es muy tranquilo.Yes, this place is very quiet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
