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descontrai-se

[desh-kõ-TRY-suh]
verb
relaxes, loosens up, chills out
1. third person singular present reflexive form of descontrair; to relax physically or emotionally, to become less tense
After work, he relaxes on the couch.
Depois do trabalho, ele descontrai-se no sofá.
2. to unwind or let loose, to become more casual or informal
She finally loosens up after a few drinks.
Ela finalmente descontrai-se após algumas bebidas.
3. to stop being rigid or formal in behavior
The executive chills out once he leaves the office.
O executivo descontrai-se uma vez que sai do escritório.
NYC Slang
chill out, kick back, unwind
Synonyms
relaxa-sedescansa-serepousa-sealivia-sedistrai-sedesafrouxa-se
Antonyms
tensa-seestresa-secontrai-seapruma-serigidifica-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descontrai-se
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descontrai-se
frequently used in casual conversations
São Paulo
descontrai-se
standard usage
Portugal
descontrai-se
less common; Portuguese speakers may prefer relaxa-se or descansa-se

Related Idioms & Phrases

descontrair-se um pouco
deixar de lado o stress
tirar um peso das costas
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