alivio del estrés
/alibjo del estɾes/from spelling rules
Stress relief in Spanish is alivio del estrés.
The phrase alivio del estrés refers to the act of removing or reducing mental or emotional pressure and tension.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of alivio (relief), del (a contraction of de el, meaning 'of the') and estrés (stress).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word estrés is a loanword from English and is masculine, which is why the masculine article is used within the contraction del.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word estrés traveled a long linguistic journey before returning to Spain, starting from Latin distringō and moving through Old French and English.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase quitarse el estrés literally meaning 'to take off the stress' when talking about activities like exercise or hobbies.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of seeking alivio del estrés, people might say they need to desconectarse, which literally means 'to disconnect oneself'.
Examples in context
- Para encontrar alivio del estrés, es importante descansar y relajarse todos los díasTo find stress relief, it is important to rest and relax every day
- Busco formas de alivio del estrés.I am looking for ways of stress relief.
- El yoga es un buen alivio del estrés.Yoga is a good stress relief.
- Busco un método para el alivio del estrés.I am looking for a method for stress relief.
- La música ayuda con el alivio del estrés.Music helps with stress relief.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their busy work week.
- JavierEstoy muy cansado por el trabajo.I am very tired from work.
- SofíaDeberías buscar algún alivio del estrés, Javier.You should look for some stress relief, Javier.
- Javier¿Qué me recomiendas hacer, Sofía?What do you recommend I do, Sofía?
- SofíaIr al gimnasio es el mejor alivio.Going to the gym is the best relief.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alivio, del, estrés, CC BY-SA 4.0.
