relaxar

Senses

1. 1.

   to relax

   to rest and become less tense or anxious

2. 2.

   to loosen

   to make less tight or firm

3. 3.

   to slacken, to let up

   to reduce intensity or effort in something

Examples

• "Vou relaxar na praia neste fim de semana."

  I'm going to relax at the beach this weekend.

• "Você precisa relaxar um pouco e não levar tudo tão a sério."

  You need to relax a bit and not take everything so seriously.

• "Ele relaxou demais nos estudos e acabou reprovando."

  He slacked off too much in his studies and ended up failing.

Usage

Common in everyday speech. Often used reflexively (relaxar-se). The colloquial phrase "relaxa!" means "take it easy!" or "chill out!" When meaning "to slack off," it often carries a negative connotation of neglecting responsibilities.