alivio
“alivio” means “relief” in Spanish (The feeling of stress or worry disappearing).
relief, alleviation
Also: solace
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Sentí un gran alivio cuando supe que estaba bien.
A2I felt a great relief when I found out he was okay.
El medicamento le dio un alivio inmediato al dolor de cabeza.
B1The medicine gave him immediate alleviation for the headache.
Fue un alivio terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
B1It was a relief to finish the project before the deadline.
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Which phrase correctly describes the feeling of a huge problem being solved?
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Comes from the Spanish verb 'aliviar', which itself comes from the Late Latin word *alleviare*, meaning 'to lighten' or 'to lift up.' The idea is that you are literally 'lightening the load' of worry or pain.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'alivio' only for emotional stress?
No, 'alivio' is used for both emotional relief (like when you stop worrying) and physical relief (like when a headache goes away). It's a versatile word.
How is 'alivio' related to the verb 'aliviar'?
'Alivio' is the noun (the thing/feeling), and 'aliviar' is the verb (the action). For example, 'La noticia fue un alivio' (The news was a relief), but 'La noticia alivió mis preocupaciones' (The news relieved my worries).