aliviado
/alibjado/from spelling rules
The English word "relieved" translates to Spanish as aliviado.
Aliviado is used to describe a state of being alleviated. It is derived from the verb aliviar, which means to alleviate or to relieve (pain, a burden or a situation). When expressing the sensation of being relieved, it is more natural in Spanish to use the reflexive verb sentirse (to feel oneself) with aliviado rather than just ser (to be). For example, you might say sentirse aliviado to mean "to feel relieved".
Meaning: alleviated (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, desahogado/a might be used as an alternative for aliviado/a or tranquilo/a. In Latin America, repuesto/a may be used to express a feeling of relief.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, aliviado must agree in gender and number with the person feeling the relief. Use aliviada for a female subject, aliviados for a group of males and aliviadas for a group of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/alibjado/
Did you know?
- While aliviado refers to a feeling, the Spanish word desahogado literally means 'un-suffocated'. It is used in Spain to describe the relief of finally having enough money or space to breathe.
- The term desahogado literally stems from the idea of 'un-unloading' or 'un-burdening' oneself, often through speech or crying.
- The word aliviar can be used in a medical context to mean 'to ease' pain, but in a casual context, it can also mean to 'lighten' a physical load, such as a heavy backpack.
Examples in context
- Tomás se sintió aliviado.Tom felt relieved.This sentence is useful for showing how to use aliviado with the verb to feel.Tatoeba #5048506 by don_ramon, translation #1094107 by CK
- Estoy aliviado de que estés a salvo.I am relieved that you are safe.This sentence shows how to express relief regarding someone being safe using aliviado.Tatoeba #1920294 by marcelostockle, translation #71598 by CK
- Me sentí más aliviado por un instante.I felt very relieved for an instant.This sentence demonstrates using aliviado to describe a temporary sensation.Tatoeba #985924 by marcelostockle, translation #10019540 by espamatics
- Agradezco haberlo solucionado, me siento más tranquilo/a.I appreciate that you solved it, I feel more relieved.
- ¡Menos mal! Estoy aliviado/a de que todo haya salido bien.Thank goodness! I'm relieved that everything went well.
- Por fin lo dejé salir, ¡qué alivio!I finally let it out, what a relief!
- Ya logré terminar el proyecto, estoy supertranquilo/a ahora.I managed to finish the project, I'm so relieved now.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking at home after a stressful day.
- Sofía¿Cómo te sientes ahora, Mateo?How do you feel now, Mateo?
- MateoMe siento aliviado porque todo terminó bien.I feel relieved because everything ended well.
- SofíaYo también estoy aliviada de que estés tranquilo.I am also relieved that you are calm.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, por estar conmigo.Thank you, Sofía, for being with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
