A stylized illustration showing a small person who has removed a large, heavy, gray burden (representing worry) from their back and is now resting peacefully, smiling under a bright sky.

alivio

ah-LEE-vee-oh

nounmA2

relief?The feeling of stress or worry disappearing,alleviation?The lessening of pain or discomfort

Also:solace?Comfort in a time of sadness

📝 In Action

Sentí un gran alivio cuando supe que estaba bien.

I felt a great relief when I found out he was okay.

El medicamento le dio un alivio inmediato al dolor de cabeza.

The medicine gave him immediate alleviation for the headache.

Fue un alivio terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.

It was a relief to finish the project before the deadline.

Word Connections

Synonyms

descanso (rest)
consuelo (comfort)
calma (calm)

Antonyms

tensión (tension)
dolor (pain)

Common Collocations

sentir alivio – to feel relief
dar alivio – to give relief

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun

Since 'alivio' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Always use the masculine article 'el' before it: 'el alivio'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: "Decir alivio (To say relief)"

Correction: Use 'sentir alivio' (to feel relief) or 'dar alivio' (to give relief) to sound natural.

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Great Relief

To emphasize how relieved you are, you can say '¡Qué alivio!' (What a relief!) or 'un gran alivio' (a great relief).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: alivio

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase correctly describes the feeling of a huge problem being solved?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

aliviar(to relieve/alleviate) - verb

aliviado/a(relieved (adjective)) - adjective

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).