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01
aliviar
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Example
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
Tomar un breve descanso puede aliviar el estrés durante un día de trabajo ocupado.
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
Las sesiones de terapia en curso están actualmente aliviando su angustia emocional.
02
aliviar, despojar
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Example
The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions.
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
03
aliviar, sustituir
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Example
The second-shift worker arrived early to relieve the tired employee who had been working since morning.
El trabajador de turno de tarde llegó temprano para sustituir al empleado cansado que había estado trabajando desde la mañana.
The substitute teacher was called in to relieve the regular teacher, who was feeling unwell.
Se llamó a la maestra suplente para sustituir a la maestra regular, que se sentía mal.
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
Example
The court 's decision to overturn the unjust verdict relieved the defendant of a wrongful conviction.
La decisión del tribunal de anular el veredicto injusto alivió al acusado de una condena errónea.
The pardon issued by the president relieved the political activist of the threat of imprisonment.
El perdón emitido por el presidente mitigó la amenaza de encarcelamiento de la activista política.
05
aliviar, socorrer
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
Example
The allied forces moved quickly to relieve the besieged city by air-dropping food and medical supplies.
Las fuerzas aliadas se movieron rápidamente para socorrer la ciudad sitiada lanando comida y suministros médicos.
General Patton 's armored division was sent to relieve the besieged troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
La división acorazada del General Patton fue enviada para socorrer a las tropas sitiadas en Bastogne durante la Batalla de las Ardenas.
06
aliviar, diversificar
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Example
The colorful murals along the city streets relieve the otherwise drab concrete walls.
Los murales coloridos a lo largo de las calles de la ciudad alivian las paredes de concreto que, de otro modo, son monótonas.
The vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
Las flores vibrantes en el jardín aliviaron la paleta monocromática del patio.
07
aliviar, mitigar
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Example
Implementing time management techniques can relieve the pressure of looming deadlines.
Implementar técnicas de gestión del tiempo puede aliviar la presión de los plazos inminentes.
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
Delegar tareas a otros puede ayudar a mitigar la carga de trabajo y prevenir el agotamiento.
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