relaxe
The English phrase 'relax' is translated into Portuguese as relaxe.
The phrase is an intransitive verb meaning to rest and become relieved of stress.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Which one should you use?
relaxe is a command or suggestion, whereas relaxar is the base infinitive form used in statements such as 'I want to relax'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the form relaxar is commonly used. In Portugal, the word descansar is used to express the idea of resting or relaxing.
How does it change in a sentence?
relaxe is the singular imperative form used to give a command or suggestion to 'você' (the standard/informal 'you'). relaxa is the informal imperative used with 'tu', which is common in many Brazilian dialects. If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural imperative relaxem.
Did you know?
- In some Brazilian contexts, relaxa is used as a one-word response meaning 'don't worry about it' or 'it is fine'.
- The Portuguese language uses the word descontrair as a more sophisticated alternative to relaxar, specifically referring to the act of 'unwinding' social tension.
- The verb relaxar is a cognate of the English 'relax', both deriving from the Latin 'relaxare', meaning 'to loosen'.
Examples in context
- Relaxe por um minuto.Relax for a minute.This sentence is useful for suggesting someone takes a short break using relaxe.Tatoeba #2847211 by MarlonX19, translation #2648057 by CK
- Relaxe por um segundo.Relax for a second.Tatoeba #5040431 by ajdavidl, translation #2648056 by CK
- Relaxe e faça a prova.Relax and take the test.This sentence is useful for encouraging someone to stay calm while performing a task using relaxe.Tatoeba #5973287 by Ricardo14, translation #3052966 by Ricardo14
- Durante suas férias, aproveite para descansar na praia.During your vacation, take the opportunity to relax on the beach.
- Após um longo dia de trabalho, é fundamental relaxar e recarregar as energias.After a long day at work, it is crucial to relax and recharge.
- É importante acalmar-se para lidar com o estresse do dia a dia.It is important to calm down in order to deal with day-to-day stress.
- Para de se preocupar e sossega um pouco.Stop worrying and calm down a bit.
- Depois do almoço, eu vou dar uma relaxada.After lunch, I'm going to relax a bit.
- Preciso de descansar um pouco para me sentir revigorado.I need to relax a bit to feel refreshed.
- Estou exausto depois de um dia de trabalho intenso. Preciso relaxar.I'm exhausted after a busy workday. I need to relax.
- Esse lugar é perfeito para relaxar e aproveitar a tranquilidade.This place is perfect to relax and enjoy the tranquility.
- Vamos reservar um dia apenas para relaxar e cuidar de nós mesmos.Let's set aside a day just to relax and take care of ourselves.
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Example conversation
Juliana sees Gabriel looking stressed at home.
- JulianaVocê parece tenso, Gabriel. Relaxe um pouco!You look tense, Gabriel. Relax a bit!
- GabrielEu tenho muito trabalho para fazer hoje.I have a lot of work to do today.
- JulianaTome um chá e relaxe agora.Have some tea and relax now.
- GabrielTudo bem, vou tentar descansar.All right, I will try to rest.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
