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A. vt

• 1 a (relieve) [pain] calmar, aliviar; [tension] hacer* disminuir, aliviar; [burden] aligerar to ease sb's mind = tranquilizar* a algn b (make easier) [situation] paliar; [transition] facilitar to ease the way for sth = preparar el terreno para algo

• 2 a [rules/restrictions] relajar b [belt/rope] aflojar

• 3 (move with care) (+ adv compl) they eased him into the wheelchair = lo sentaron con cuidado en la silla de ruedas he eased the key into the lock = introdujo la llave en la cerradura con cuidado

B. vi

• [pain] aliviarse, calmarse; [tension] disminuir*