Vida Cotidiana - Descanso & Relajación

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre el descanso y la relajación, como 'soplar las telarañas' y 'oler las rosas'.

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to [kick] {one's} feet up [Frase]

to lie on a sofa, bed, etc. in order to become less tense or anxious

Ex: During the weekend , he likes to kick his feet up , read a good book , and forget about his work responsibilities .

to [smell] the roses [Frase]

to take moment to relax and appreciate what life has to offer, particularly when one is feeling overwhelmed

Ex: She realized she needed to slow down and start smelling the roses .

second wind [Sustantivo]

segundo aire

Ex: I was ready to give up on the project , but then I got a second wind and completed it ahead of schedule .

Estaba listo para abandonar el proyecto, pero entonces tuve un segundo aire y lo completé antes de lo previsto.

to [catch] {one's} breath [Frase]

to put an stop to any activity one was doing in order to take a short break and relax a bit

Ex: Following the intense dance performance , the dancers gathered backstage to catch their breath .

to [max] and [relax] [Frase]

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

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to [recharge] {one's} batteries [Frase]

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: After a demanding workweek , I like to spend the weekend at the beach to recharge my batteries .

to [stretch] {one's} legs [Frase]

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: Working at a desk all day can be tiring , so I make sure to stretch my legs and take short walks to stay refreshed .

to [let] {oneself} go [Frase]

to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions

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to [let] {one's} hair down [Frase]

to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: After a week of intense work , she 's looking forward to letting her hair down and having a night of fun with friends .

to refresh oneself, usually by going outside or doing some physical activities

Ex: A brisk walk in the morning helps me blow away the cobwebs and prepare for the day .

(ready|fit) to drop [Frase]

fully drained of strength and energy

Ex: After a long day of hiking , I was fit to drop , and I could n't wait to get some rest .

to [breathe] a sigh of relief [Frase]

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

Ex: After weeks of uncertainty , the deal was finally signed , and both parties breathed a sigh of relief .

Vida Cotidiana
Appetite	Beber & Fumar	Alimentos & Hambre	Aliviarse
Descanso & Relajación	Sleep	Diversión & Entretenimiento	Sonrisa y risa
Communication	Socializing	Experimentación & Exploración	Hábito & Rutina
Ocio y Diversión