relaxers

[/rɪˈlæksərz/]

nounpl: N/A (already plural)

relaxantes

1. Substances or products used to reduce tension or stress in muscles or hair

Hair relaxers are chemical treatments used to straighten curly hair.

Os relaxantes capilares são tratamentos químicos usados para alisar cabelos cacheados.

2. Things or people that help someone feel calmer or less stressed

Meditation and yoga are excellent relaxers for anxiety.

Meditação e ioga são excelentes relaxantes para a ansiedade.

3. Medications that reduce muscle tension

Muscle relaxers are often prescribed for back pain.

Relaxantes musculares são frequentemente prescritos para dor nas costas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

relaxantes

Most common term for both chemical and therapeutic relaxers

Rio de Janeiro

relaxantes capilares

Specific reference to hair relaxers

São Paulo

relaxantes musculares

Specific reference to muscle relaxers in medical context

Portugal

relaxantes

Same as Brazilian Portuguese, widely understood

take the edge off

chill out

loosen up

unwind

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