rilassante
The Italian word for relaxing is rilassante.
Rilassante is an adjective used to describe something that allows one to relax. If you want to express the opposite of relaxing, you can use stressante for stressful or agitato for agitated.
Meaning: allowing one to relax (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word rilassante is the present participle of the verb rilassare, which means to relax and it is used here as an adjective.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, rilassante is invariable in gender, so it remains the same whether you are describing a masculine or a feminine noun. To make the word plural, use rilassanti.
Did you know?
- While rilassante describes a relaxing atmosphere, Italians often use the phrase staccare la spina, which literally means 'to unplug the plug', to describe the act of mentally disconnecting from work.
- Italian has a specific word, ozio, for a type of relaxation that is more like 'idleness'. Historically, ozio creativo or 'creative idleness' was seen as a productive way to let the mind wander.
- The root verb rilassare shares a historical path with the English word 'lax', coming from the Latin lassus meaning 'weary' or 'tired'.
Examples in context
- È un posto molto rilassante.It's a very relaxing place.This sentence shows how to describe a place as being very relaxing using rilassante.Tatoeba #10145206 by Guybrush88, translation #10092683 by ddnktr
- Tom ascoltava musica rilassante.Tom listened to relaxing music.This sentence demonstrates the use of rilassante to describe music.Tatoeba #13317943 by Guybrush88, translation #6902559 by Hybrid
- La vacanza era bella e rilassante.The holiday was beautiful and relaxing.This sentence uses rilassante to describe a holiday.Tatoeba #10622853 by Guybrush88, translation #10622848 by belvis
- Il weekend al mare è estremamente relassanteThe weekend at the seaside is extremely relaxing
- Un massaggio può essere un'esperienza incredibilmente rigeneranteA massage can be an incredibly rejuvenating experience
- Praticare yoga è un modo eccellente per ottenere un effetto distensivoPracticing yoga is an excellent way to achieve a relaxing effect
- La serata a casa di Marco è stata davvero rilassanteThe evening at Marco's house was really relaxing
- Oggi voglio solo stare tranquillo a leggere un buon libroToday, I just want to relax and read a good book
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are at a spa.
- MatteoCome ti senti, Martina?How do you feel, Martina?
- MartinaQuesto massaggio è davvero rilassante.This massage is really relaxing.
- MatteoHai ragione, mi sento molto meglio.You are right, I feel much better.
- MartinaDovremmo tornare qui più spesso.We should come back here more often.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “relaxing” translations and entries rilassante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
