relajándose
/relaxandose/from spelling rules
The English phrase "kicking back" can be translated into Spanish as relajándose.
The phrase is used to describe spending time relaxing and doing nothing stressful.
Which one should you use?
The expression Echando la flojera is used in informal conversations to mean 'taking it easy' or 'lounging around.'
How do you pronounce it?
/relaxandose/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the act of 'kicking back' is closely tied to the sobremesa, the tradition of staying at the table talking long after the meal has ended.
- In Mexico, the phrase echando la flojera comes from the word flojera, which means 'laziness', but it is used affectionately to describe a relaxing break rather than as a genuine insult.
- When someone cannot 'kick back' because they feel overwhelmed, they might say they are agobiados, which literally means being smothered.
Examples in context
- Disculpa, pero ahora estoy descansando en casa.Sorry, but I'm relaxing at home right now.
- Hoy no tengo ganas de hacer nada, solo quiero echar la flojera en casa.Today I don't feel like doing anything, I just want to kick back at home.
- Durante mis vacaciones, planeo relajarme a lo grande en la playa.During my vacation, I plan to kick back in a big way at the beach.
- ¿Qué haces este fin de semana? – Nada, solo estaré tirado(a) en el sofá viendo películas.What are you doing this weekend? – Nothing, I'll just be chilling on the couch watching movies.
- Mañana no tengo trabajo, podré pasar el día descansando en paz.I don't have work tomorrow, so I'll be able to spend the day kicking back in peace.
- Ella está relajándose en el sofá.She is kicking back on the sofa.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their weekend plans.
- Javier¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana, Sofía?What are you going to do this weekend, Sofía?
- SofíaVoy a pasar el sábado relajándose en casa.I'm going to spend Saturday kicking back at home.
- JavierEso suena muy bien, Javier también quiere descansar.That sounds great, Javier wants to rest too.
- SofíaEntonces, ¡disfruten relajándose los dos!Then, enjoy kicking back, both of you!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
