Portuguese Phrase
É só entrar e relaxar.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone that the only thing they need to do is go inside and unwind. It conveys a relaxed, welcoming tone, often used by staff in places like hotels, spas, or cafés.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to invite a guest, friend, or client to a comfortable space and reassure them that no extra steps are required—just walk in and chill out.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ésóentrarerelaxar
É (ser) as impersonal
Here "É" is the third‑person singular of "ser" used impersonally, equivalent to “it is”.
Só = just/only
"Só" limits the action, meaning “only” or “just”.
É só + infinitive
The construction "É só + infinitive" expresses a simple instruction: “All you have to do is …”.
Infinitive verbs
"Entrar" and "relaxar" stay in the infinitive because they follow the "É só" pattern.
Conjunction e
"e" simply links the two actions, similar to “and”.
🗨In Conversation
Como funciona o lounge da academia?
How does the gym lounge work?
É só entrar e relaxar.
Just walk in and relax.
✕Common Mistakes
É só entrar e relaxa.
After "É só" the verb must stay in the infinitive, not conjugated.
É so entrar e relaxar.
Do not omit the accent on "só"; without it the meaning changes to "only" as a noun.
É só entrar e ficar relaxado.
Mixing infinitive with a conjugated adjective sounds unnatural; keep both verbs in infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Basta entrar e relaxar.
All you have to do is enter and relax.
É só entrar e ficar à vontade.
Just walk in and make yourself comfortable.
Entre, sente‑se e relaxe.
Come in, sit down and relax.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese the "É só + infinitive" pattern is extremely common in informal speech and hospitality settings. It sounds friendly and low‑key, so avoid using it in very formal written contexts such as legal documents or academic papers.