Spanish Conversation · Level 197
15 words
Spanish word
recrear
Pronunciation
IPA/rekɾeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtake one's mind off things
Example
Después de estudiar, me recreo escuchando música.
After studying, I take my mind off things by listening to music.
More examples
Después del trabajo me recreo paseando por el barrio.
After work I take my mind off things by walking around the neighborhood.
Core concept
Doing something enjoyable to lift one's spirits.
Similar words
relajarse: Allows body and mind to unwind, easing tension and physical fatigue.
divertirse: Feels amusement or joy while playing or taking part in a fun activity.
distraerse: Directs attention to something else to forget worries and anxious thoughts.
entretenerse: Spends time pleasantly, staying occupied with light, enjoyable activities.
Definition in Spanish
Dedicarse a una actividad placentera para olvidarse momentáneamente de las preocupaciones y sentirse mejor.
Word origin
From Latin recreare 'to make anew' or 'restore,' with a semantic shift in Spanish toward refreshing oneself by enjoying a pleasant activity.
Usage tips
- Recrearse is the reflexive form meaning 'refresh oneself' and contrasts with English recreate meaning 'make again', while relajar(se) and entretener(se) are more common in casual speech.