/relaˈxaɾse/
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Translation
to relax
Word origin
From Latin relaxare ('to loosen, ease'), from re- ('back') plus laxare ('to loosen'), from laxus ('loose'). The same root gives English 'relax' and 'lax'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- relaxare
- English cognates
- relax, lax
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive regular
ReflexiveYes
Examples
relajarme .
I need to relax after such a long day.
¡Relájate, !
Relax, everything is going to be fine!
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We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.
clásica .
With a little classical music I relax straight away.
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How do you relax when you are nervous?
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