me relajo
/me ɾelaxo/from spelling rules
To say "I relax" in Spanish, you use me relajo.
The phrase me relajo is used to express that you are resting or letting go of stress.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is reflexive. It literally translates to "I relax myself", where me acts as the reflexive pronoun indicating that the subject is performing the action on themselves.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal expression "Yo me relajo a full" is particularly common in parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The me in me relajo is a reflexive pronoun that must accompany the verb to show that the subject is performing the action on themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɾelaxo/
Did you know?
- In certain slang contexts in Mexico and parts of Central America, the noun relajo refers not to relaxation, but to a 'mess', a 'joke', or a 'commotion'. While me relajo means 'I relax', calling a situation a relajo means it is chaotic or noisy.
- In a legal context, relajar can be used to describe the act of dismissing a charge or easing the strictness of a judicial process.
- If you use the phrase me relajo in a way that implies you are 'letting loose', you might find yourself using the word relajado to describe your state of mind. In many Spanish-speaking cultures, being relajado can sometimes imply you are too easy-going or even slightly irresponsible.
Examples in context
- Los domingos me relajo.On Sundays I relax.This example shows how to use me relajo when talking about a routine on Sundays.Tatoeba #1433677 by marcelostockle, translation #4519996 by XenoKat
- Yo personalmente me relajo escuchando música.Personally, I relax listening to music.This sentence uses me relajo to describe a personal way of relaxing through music.Tatoeba #3720342 by Seael, translation #4445352 by LB
- Me relajo escuchando música clásica.I relax while listening to classical music.This sentence demonstrates using me relajo while listening to a specific genre of music.Tatoeba #11239879 by carlosalberto, translation #11239867 by carlosalberto
- Cuando me relajo, me siento en pazWhen I relax, I feel at peace
- Yo me relajo viendo películasI relax by watching movies
- Cuando me siento estresado, me relajo haciendo yogaWhen I feel stressed, I relax by doing yoga
- Yo me relajo y meditoI relax and meditate
- Cuando tengo tiempo libre, me relajo leyendo un libroWhen I have free time, I relax by reading a book
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their weekend plans.
- Sofía¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre, Daniel?What do you do in your free time, Daniel?
- DanielMe relajo un poco en el parque.I relax a little bit in the park.
- SofíaQué bueno, yo también me relajo así.That's good, I also relax that way.
- DanielSí, es muy necesario para descansar.Yes, it is very necessary to rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
