Relajado

Relajado is an adjective used in Spanish and its cognate in Portuguese to describe something or someone as calm, relaxed, or unconcerned. In Spanish, the masculine form is relajado and the feminine is relajada; in Portuguese, the typical forms are relaxado (masculine) and relaxada (feminine). The term can modify people, bodies, situations, or atmospheres, indicating a lack of tension, stress, or formality, as in a person with a relaxed attitude or an atmosphere described as relajado.

Etymology and related terms: Relajar is the verb from which relajado derives in Spanish, itself from Latin relaxare, meaning to loosen or loosen again. The noun form is relajación, meaning relaxation. In Portuguese, relaxar serves a parallel role, with related adjectives such as relaxado/relaxada. Related synonyms include tranquilo, sereno, and desenfadado, while phrases like estar relajado or sentirse relajado convey a state of ease.

Usage and nuance: The term often carries a positive connotation, suggesting ease, comfort, or informality. Depending on context, it can also imply a lax or negligent attitude if overextended, as in someone being too relaxed about responsibilities. Common collocations include un ambiente relajado, una persona relajada, or una vida relajada, all of which emphasize a laid-back or unstrained character or setting.