No. 2,494 in Spanish
aliviar
To relieve or alleviate.
In a sentence
Tomar un té caliente puede aliviar el dolor de garganta.
Drinking a hot tea can relieve a sore throat.
In this context, 'aliviar' means 'to relieve' or 'ease,' referring to reducing the discomfort caused by the sore throat.
Es importante aliviar el estrés después de un día largo.
It's important to reduce stress after a long day.
Here, 'aliviar' indicates 'to reduce' or 'lessen,' applied to minimizing emotional strain or tension.
Los ejercicios de yoga pueden aliviar la tensión muscular.
Yoga exercises can relieve muscle tension.
In this usage, 'aliviar' expresses 'to ease' or 'soothe,' specifically targeting relaxation and reducing physical tightness.
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