relajante
/relaˈxante/
The Spanish word for "relaxing" is relajante.
Relajante is an adjective used to describe something that allows one to relax.
Meaning: allowing one to relax (adj)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the cause of a feeling and the feeling itself. Use relajante to describe something that causes relaxation (e.g., music), but use relajado to describe a person who feels relaxed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective relajante is invariant in gender, meaning it does not change whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine. To make it plural, add an s to form relajantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/relaˈxante/
Did you know?
- In a legal context, the verb relajar historically referred to the process of releasing a prisoner or easing the severity of a sentence.
- While relajante describes a calming atmosphere, the verb relajar can also mean to loosen or slacken a physical object, such as a rope or a knot.
- In some regions, saying está muy relajado about a person can imply they are perhaps too lazy or lacking in ambition, rather than just calm.
Examples in context
- Esto es tan relajante.This is so relaxing.This sentence shows how to use relajante to describe a state or situation.Tatoeba #4329347 by pchamorro, translation #4124465 by Hybrid
- Es un sitio muy relajante.It's a very relaxing place.This sentence demonstrates using relajante to describe a place.Tatoeba #10092902 by manufrutos, translation #10092683 by ddnktr
- El ambiente era muy relajante.The atmosphere was very relaxing.This sentence illustrates using relajante to describe an atmosphere.Tatoeba #7728623 by arh, translation #7809953 by shekitten
- Me gusta disfrutar de un paseo tranquilo por el parque.I enjoy a relaxing walk in the park.
- Me encanta sentarme en el jardín y disfrutar del ambiente sereno.I love sitting in the garden and enjoying the serene atmosphere.
- Hoy voy a disfrutar de un día relajado en la playa.Today, I'm going to enjoy a relaxed day at the beach.
- Después de las vacaciones, vuelvo al trabajo totalmente descansado.After vacation, I return to work feeling completely relaxed.
- Este spa ofrece terapias tranquilizadoras muy efectivas.This spa offers very effective relaxing therapies.
- Me encanta escuchar música relajante antes de dormir.I love listening to relaxing music before sleeping.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a spa.
- JavierEsta música es muy relajante.This music is very relaxing.
- LucíaSí, me encanta.Yes, I love it.
- JavierLucía, ¿te sientes mejor?Lucía, do you feel better?
- LucíaMucho más, gracias, Javier.Much better, thanks, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “relaxing” translations and entries relajante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
