Descansa (en. Rest)

/des'kansa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cease work or activity to recover energy.

After working all day, I need you to rest for a moment.

Después de trabajar todo el día, necesito que descanse un momento.

To be at rest, without physical activity.

She rests on the sofa after the long walk.

Ella descansa en el sofá después de la larga caminata.

To allow the body to recover.

It is important that you rest properly to stay healthy.

Es importante que descansas adecuadamente para mantenerte saludable.

From Latin 'rescindere', meaning 'to break', in the sense of interrupting an activity.

rest in peace

Expression used to wish tranquility to a deceased person.

descansa en paz

take a break

Invitation for someone to take some time to rest.

tómate un descanso

rest your eyes

Stop looking at something to avoid visual fatigue.

descansar la vista

break

Period during which activity ceases to rest.

descanso

replenishment

Action of regaining strength or resources.

reposición

relaxation

State of tranquility and physical or mental rest.

relajación

Take a break

I'm going to take a break, I need to rest a bit.

Voy a tomar un break, necesito descansar un poco.

Take a nap

After eating, I like to take a nap.

Después de comer, me gusta echar una siesta.