relieved

[/rɪˈliːvd/]
adjective
aliviado
1. feeling better because something worrying or unpleasant has ended or been resolved
I was relieved when the exam was finally over.
Fiquei aliviado quando a prova finalmente terminou.
2. experiencing the removal or reduction of pain, stress, anxiety, or burden
She felt relieved after talking to her therapist.
Ela se sentiu aliviada após falar com sua terapeuta.
3. freed from a duty or obligation, especially by being replaced by someone else
The guard was relieved of his post at midnight.
O guarda foi relevado do seu posto à meia-noite.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'relieved' is commonly used to express emotional comfort after stress or worry. Brazilians frequently use 'aliviado' in casual conversations, and it's a very natural way to describe emotional states. The expression 'que alívio!' (what a relief!) is popular in Brazil, while Americans might say 'thank goodness!' or simply 'relieved.'
NYC Slang
chilled out, cool, all good
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gratefulcomfortedreassuredunburdenedat ease
Antonyms / Antônimos
anxiousworriedstressedconcernedtroubled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aliviado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aliviado
Standard usage, sometimes emphasized with 'muito aliviado'
São Paulo
aliviado
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
aliviado
Same translation but may use 'descansado' for emotional relief in some contexts

Related Words

reliefrelievealleviatecomfortreassure

Related Idioms & Phrases

let out a sigh of relief
relieved of one's duties
relieved to hear that
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