relaxation

relajación

Proceso o estado en que desaparecen la preocupación y la tensión y se siente tranquilidad.

En inglés sencillo: The process or state of becoming calm and free from worry or tension.

• A warm bath helps with relaxation.
• The class teaches breathing techniques for deep relaxation.
• She felt a sense of relaxation after the massage.

Sinónimos: calm, ease

Antónimos: tension, stress

Expresiones frecuentes: deep relaxation, relaxation techniques, feeling of relaxation

esparcimiento, descanso

Descanso agradable o actividades que ayudan a recuperar fuerzas físicas o mentales después de trabajar o esforzarse.

En inglés sencillo: Pleasant rest or activities that help your mind or body recover after work or effort.

• I read for relaxation.
• The holiday gave us time for rest and relaxation.
• After work, he enjoys gardening as a form of relaxation.

Sinónimos: recreation, leisure, rest

Antónimos: work

Expresiones frecuentes: rest and relaxation, time for relaxation, reading for relaxation

flexibilización, relajación

Cambio que hace menos estrictas las normas, los límites o el control.

En inglés sencillo: A change that makes rules, limits, or control less strict.

• They welcomed the relaxation of the rules.
• A relaxation of border controls allowed more visitors to enter.
• Businesses called for further relaxation of the restrictions.

Cómo se usa: relaxation of something (The government announced a relaxation of travel restrictions.)

Sinónimos: easing, loosening

Antónimos: tightening

Expresiones frecuentes: relaxation of rules, relaxation of restrictions, gradual relaxation

relajación

Disminución de la tensión o firmeza de un músculo u otra parte del cuerpo.

En inglés sencillo: A reduction in the tightness or firmness of a muscle or other body part.

• The drug causes muscle relaxation.
• Relaxation of the soft palate can affect breathing.
• The test measured contraction and relaxation of the muscle.

Cómo se usa: relaxation of something (The medicine causes relaxation of the muscles.)

Sinónimos: loosening

Antónimos: contraction, tightening

Expresiones frecuentes: muscle relaxation, relaxation of tissue, relaxation of muscles

disminución, relajación

Disminución de la atención o del esfuerzo que alguien dedica a algo.

En inglés sencillo: A reduction in how much attention or effort someone gives to something.

• There was no relaxation of effort.
• A brief relaxation of attention led to a mistake.
• The guards could not allow any relaxation of vigilance.

Cómo se usa: relaxation of something (A relaxation of vigilance allowed the error to go unnoticed.)

Sinónimos: slackening, easing

Antónimos: intensification

Expresiones frecuentes: relaxation of effort, relaxation of vigilance, relaxation of attention