unwind

[/ʌnˈwaɪnd/]

verb

desenrolar; relaxar

1. To undo something that has been wound or rolled up

She unwound the rope from the post.

Ela desenrolou a corda do poste.

2. To relax and reduce stress or tension

After work, I like to unwind with a good book.

Depois do trabalho, gosto de relaxar com um bom livro.

3. To become less tense or anxious

The tight muscles in his shoulders began to unwind.

Os músculos tensos de seus ombros começaram a relaxar.

NYC Slang

chill out; decompress

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

relaxar; desenrolar

Both meanings are commonly used in everyday speech

São Paulo

relaxar; desestressar

Desestressar is popular in urban contexts

Rio de Janeiro

relaxar; curtir

Curtir used informally for 'relax and enjoy'

Portugal

desenrolar; descontrair-se

Descontrair-se is the preferred term for relaxation

unwind after work

unwind the situation

let one's hair down (similar meaning)

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