relajarte
re-lah-HAR-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesitas tomar un té para relajarte.
A1You need to drink a tea to relax yourself.
Es difícil relajarte con tanto ruido.
A2It is hard to relax with so much noise.
Después de trabajar, lo mejor es relajarte en el sofá.
B1After working, the best thing is to unwind on the sofa.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Mirror' Word
The 'te' at the end of 'relajarte' acts like a mirror. It shows that you are doing the action to yourself.
Sticking Words Together
When you have two verbs together (like 'want to relax'), you can stick the 'te' right onto the end of the second action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'te' goes with 'tú'
Mistake: "Using 'relajarte' when talking to a group or a stranger."
Correction: Only use 'relajarte' for a friend. Use 'relajarse' for someone you don't know well or 'relajarnos' for 'us'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Friendly 'Te'
Use this form whenever you are giving friendly advice. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'rest'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: relajarte
Question 1 of 1
When would you say 'relajarte' instead of just 'relajar'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I say 'te relajar' instead of 'relajarte'?
Almost! You can say 'te puedes relajar' (you can relax), but you can't just say 'te relajar' alone. If you have a helping verb like 'necesitas', the 'te' can go at the very start or stuck to the end: 'te necesitas relajar' or 'necesitas relajarte'.
Is 'relajarte' formal or informal?
It is informal because of the 'te', which is used for friends, family, and people your age.