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relaxation in Portuguese

relaxation in Portuguese is descontração, relaxamento — relaxation means a state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.

relaxation in Portuguese

descontração
noun
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
relaxamento
noun
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

What does "relaxation" mean?

  1. noun A state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.
    "A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation."
  2. noun A loosening or lessening of something strict, such as a rule or restriction.
    "The new policy allowed a relaxation of the dress code."
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relaxation in a sentence

  • A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation.
  • The spa offers massages designed purely for relaxation.
  • The new policy allowed a relaxation of the dress code.
  • The council announced a relaxation of the parking rules during the festival.

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What is "relaxation" in Portuguese?
"relaxation" in Portuguese is descontração, relaxamento. relaxation means: A state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.
How do you use "relaxation" in a sentence?
Example: "A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation." In Portuguese, "relaxation" is descontração, relaxamento.
Are there other ways to say "relaxation" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "relaxation": descontração, relaxamento.
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