relajándome
/relaxandome/from spelling rules
The English phrase "just chilling" is translated in Spanish as relajándome.
This phrase is used to describe spending time relaxing and doing nothing stressful. Depending on the specific nuance you want to convey, you might use other informal expressions: Estoy pasando el rato is used for hanging out or spending time, while Estoy de relax describes being in relaxation mode. For a more modern feel, especially among younger generations, you can use Estoy en plan tranqui to mean "I'm in chill mode".
What does it mean word for word?
The form relajándome is a gerund combined with the reflexive pronoun me, which literally means "relaxing myself".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you can use the informal expression Estoy tirado/a to mean "I'm lying down", which is used to describe a state of relaxation.
How do you pronounce it?
/relaxandome/
Did you know?
- In Mexico and parts of Central America, young people might use the word relajo to refer to a 'mess' or 'commotion' rather than 'relaxation', so be careful not to confuse the two when describing a chill atmosphere.
- The Argentinian expression estoy tirado literally means 'I am thrown', evoking the image of someone collapsing onto a sofa or bed in total exhaustion or leisure.
- In some Caribbean contexts, instead of 'chilling', people might use the word vaguear, which derives from the idea of wandering aimlessly without a destination.
Examples in context
- Pasé la tarde relajándome en el jardín.I spent the afternoon just chilling in the garden.
- No tengo planes, solo estoy relajándome.I have no plans, I'm just chilling.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking on the phone on a Saturday afternoon.
- Alejandro¿Qué haces hoy, Lucía?What are you doing today, Lucía?
- LucíaNada especial, solo estoy relajándome en casa.Nothing special, I'm just chilling at home.
- AlejandroQué bien, yo también estoy relajándome un poco.That's nice, I'm also chilling a bit.
- Lucía¡Disfruta tu descanso, Alejandro!Enjoy your rest, Alejandro!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
