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stress relief

[/stres rɪˈlif/]
nounpl: stress reliefs
alívio do estresse
1. The act or process of reducing tension, anxiety, or mental strain through various activities or methods
Yoga is an excellent form of stress relief.
Ioga é uma excelente forma de alívio do estresse.
2. Any activity, technique, or product designed to help someone relax and reduce stress
Taking a walk in nature is my favorite stress relief method.
Dar um passeio na natureza é meu método favorito de alívio de estresse.
NYC Slang
stress relief / chillin' out
Synonyms
stress managementrelaxationtension reliefanxiety reductionunwinding
Antonyms
stress accumulationtension buildinganxiety increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alívio do estresse
Most commonly used translation in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alívio de estresse
Commonly used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
alívio do stress
Sometimes uses English 'stress' in urban contexts
Portugal
alívio do stress
Portuguese Portuguese often uses 'stress' directly

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow off steam
take a breather
unwind
decompress
chill out
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