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Italian

rilassamento

/rilassaˈmento/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

relaxation

  • the act or state of relaxing
  • reduction of tension in the body or mind
  • loosening or easing of something tight

In a sentence

Lo yoga favorisce il rilassamento del corpo e della mente.

Yoga promotes relaxation of the body and mind.

Il rilassamento muscolare ti aiuta a dormire?

Does muscle relaxation help you sleep?

Senza pause, il rilassamento non arriva facilmente.

Without breaks, relaxation does not come easily.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
rilassamentomasculine · singular
rilassamentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually masculine: il rilassamento.
  • Common in phrases about stress, muscles, and free time.
  • More formal than relax in colloquial speech.

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