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"Relax" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "relajarse", and "enjoy" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "disfrutar". Learn more about the difference between "relax" and "enjoy" below.
relax(
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lahks
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. relajarse
I am going to take a warm bath to relax.Voy a tomarme un baño caliente para relajarme.
If you want to relax, go take a walk on the beach.Si quieres relajarte, sal a caminar por la playa.
b. descansar
Lupita likes listening to music to relax.A Lupita le gusta escuchar música para descansar.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to loosen)
a. relajar
I need a massage to relax my tight neck muscles.Necesito un masaje para relajar los músculos tensos del cuello.
b. aflojar
Erica was so scared on the rollercoaster that she didn't release her grip on the bar until the very end.Erica estaba tan aterrada en la montaña rusa que no aflojó la fuerza con que sujetaba la barra hasta el final de todo.
enjoy(
ehn
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joy
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to like)
b. disfrutar de
We enjoyed the time we spent in the city.Disfrutamos del tiempo que pasamos en la ciudad.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. buen provecho
Here is the apple pie you ordered. Enjoy!Aquí está al pay de manzana que pidieron. ¡Buen provecho!
a. diviértete (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I'm going to a concert tomorrow. - Great! Enjoy!Mañana voy a un concierto. - ¡Qué chévere! ¡Diviértete!
