rilassarsi
to relax
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/rilasˈsarsi/
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Cultural Note
Rilassarsi is central to the Italian approach to life. Italians are skilled at transitioning from work to relaxation and back. The afternoon 'pausa' and the post-dinner 'digestivo' are structured moments of relaxation built into the daily rhythm.
📝 Example Sentences
Dopo il lavoro ho bisogno di rilassarmi.
After work I need to relax.
Rilassati, va tutto bene.
Relax, everything is fine.
Ci rilassiamo sul divano con un buon libro.
We relax on the couch with a good book.