rilassati

Rilassati is the informal second-person singular imperative of the Italian reflexive verb rilassarsi. It is used to tell someone to relax, to take it easy, or to calm down in everyday speech. The form is typically spoken to someone you know well, such as a friend or family member.

Grammatical notes indicate that rilassati functions as a direct command without an explicitly stated subject. The corresponding formal command is si rilassi (Lei), and the plural forms are rilassatevi (voi) or si rilassino (Loro). The negative forms follow the same pattern: non rilassarti (informal), non si rilassi (formal), non rilassatevi (plural). As with other Italian imperatives, subject pronouns are usually omitted.

Etymology and related forms: rilassati comes from rilassare, meaning to relax, plus the reflexive suffix -arsi. Related forms include rilassato (relaxed), rilassante (relaxing), and rilassamento (relaxation). The term appears across informal dialogue, wellness contexts, and instructional language.

Usage: rilassati is common in casual conversation, in guidance for stress management, meditation, breathing exercises, and in signs or messages meant to soothe or reassure someone. It conveys a direct, friendly exhortation to reduce tension rather than a formal instruction.

Examples:

- Rilassati e fai un respiro profondo.

- Rilassati, non c’è motivo di preoccuparsi.

In English equivalents include “take it easy” or “relax.”