Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
relajante
Pronunciation
IPA/relaˈxante/
Meaning
- adjectiverelaxing
Example
La música es relajante.
Music is relaxing.
More examples
El masaje fue muy relajante.
The massage was very relaxing.
Core concept
Soft ambient music in a dim room.
Common phrases
música relajante
relaxing music
ambiente relajante
relaxing atmosphere
masaje relajante
relaxing massage
Similar words
relajado: Physically or mentally free of tension and feeling calm.
tranquilo: Quiet and peaceful in mood or place, with little agitation.
tranquilizador: Gives reassurance and reduces anxiety, creating a sense of safety.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que produce o facilita una sensación de relajación física o mental.
Word origin
Derived from Latin relaxare 'to loosen' through the verb relajar, relajante is the adjective built from the present participle meaning 'that loosens tension'.
Usage tips
- To express a personal reaction Spanish often uses verbs or result phrases (me relaja, me resulta relajante) as well as es relajante depending on emphasis.
Other meanings
- soothingadjective
Opposites
- estresantestressfuladjective
- tensotenseadjective
Related words
- relajarrelaxverb
- relajaciónrelaxationnoun
- relajadorelaxedadjective