relajarse
ray-lah-HAR-say
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesito relajarme después del trabajo.
A1I need to relax after work.
Me relajo escuchando música clásica.
A2I unwind by listening to classical music.
¡Relájate! Todo va a estar bien.
A1Relax! Everything is going to be fine.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Self' Words
This word is 'reflexive,' which means the person doing the action is also the one receiving it. You must use words like me, te, or se before the verb (or attached to the end) to show who is relaxing.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'se'
Mistake: "Yo relajo en el sofá."
Correction: Yo me relajo en el sofá.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement of the extra word
When using 'to' (the infinitive), you can attach the little word to the end: 'quiero relajarme'. In a normal sentence, it goes in front: 'me relajo'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: relajarse
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'I relax' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'relajar' and 'relajarse'?
'Relajar' is used when you make something or someone else relax (like a massage relaxing a muscle). 'Relajarse' is used when YOU are the one relaxing.