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to relieve
01
aliviar
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Ejemplos
Medication has relieved the intensity of his chronic pain.
La medicación ha aliviado la intensidad de su dolor crónico.
02
aliviar, despojar
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Ejemplos
The master thief skillfully relieved the museum of its priceless artifacts without triggering alarms.
El ladrón maestro hábilmente alivió al museo de sus artefactos invaluables sin activar las alarmas.
03
relevar, sustituir
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Ejemplos
I 'll relieve you at the reception desk so you can take your lunch break.
Te relevaré en la recepción para que puedas tomar tu descanso para almorzar.
04
aliviar, mitigar
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Ejemplos
The labor union negotiated with management to relieve workers of excessive overtime hours.
El sindicato negoció con la gerencia para aliviar a los trabajadores de las horas extras excesivas.
05
socorrer, abastecer
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
Ejemplos
A convoy of trucks was organized to relieve the besieged town with food and water supplies.
Se organizó un convoy de camiones para aliviar al pueblo asediado con suministros de comida y agua.
06
animar, romper
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Ejemplos
The patches of blue sky relieved the gray overcast of the stormy weather.
Los parches de cielo azul aliviaban el gris nublado del clima tormentoso.
07
aliviar, mitigar
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Ejemplos
A warm cup of tea before bed can help relieve insomnia and promote better sleep.
Una taza de té caliente antes de acostarse puede ayudar a aliviar el insomnio y promover un mejor sueño.
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