How to Say "relaxing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “relaxing” is “descansando” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ahora mismo estoy descansando en mi cama.
Right now I am resting in my bed.
Ellos están descansando después de correr.
They are resting after running.
Llevamos todo el día descansando frente al mar.
We have been relaxing in front of the sea all day.
The '-ando' Ending
This word is a 'gerund,' which is the Spanish version of the English '-ing' form. It is used to describe actions currently in progress.
Pairing with 'Estar'
To say 'I am resting,' you must use the helper verb 'estar' (to be) before 'descansando'.
Using it alone
Mistake: “Yo descansando.”
Correction: Yo estoy descansando. In Spanish, you usually need a helper verb like 'estar' to make a complete thought.
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