How to Say "to relax" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to relax” is “relajarse” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verbA1
to become less tense or anxious
Examples
Necesito relajarme después del trabajo.
I need to relax after work.
Me relajo escuchando música clásica.
I unwind by listening to classical music.
¡Relájate! Todo va a estar bien.
Relax! Everything is going to be fine.
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.
Forgetting the 'se'
Mistake: “Yo relajo en el sofá.”
Correction: Yo me relajo en el sofá.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.