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"Relajarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to relax", and "relajar" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to relax". Learn more about the difference between "relajarse" and "relajar" below.
relajarse(
rreh
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lah
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hahr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to relax
No hay nada mejor que un abrazo de un ser querido para relajarte.There is nothing better than a hug from a loved one to relax you.
relajar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to relax
Ya relajaron las reglas para visitar a Cuba.The rules for visiting Cuba have been relaxed.
4. (to tease)
a. to mock
No me relajes más. Estoy cansado de que te rías de mí.Stop mocking me. I'm tired of you laughing at me.
relajar(
rreh
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lah
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hahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to relax
Ya relajaron las reglas para visitar a Cuba.The rules for visiting Cuba have been relaxed.
3. (to tease)
a. to mock
No me relajes más. Estoy cansado de que te rías de mí.Stop mocking me. I'm tired of you laughing at me.
relajarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to relax
No hay nada mejor que un abrazo de un ser querido para relajarte.There is nothing better than a hug from a loved one to relax you.
