Descansaba (en. I was resting)

/des.kanˈsa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English translation: Interrupt an activity to regain energy.
English translation: After working hard, he rested on the sofa.
Después de mucho trabajar, él descansaba en el sofá.
English translation: Not engage in any physical or mental activity.
English translation: She rested over the weekend to relax.
Ella descansaba durante el fin de semana para relajarse.
English translation: Stop an activity to take a breather.
English translation: The runners rested after the marathon.
Los corredores descansaban después de la maratón.

Etymology

English translation: From the verb 'descansar,' which comes from Latin 'descançare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

English translation: relax on vacation
English translation: Take some free time during vacation days.
descansar en vacaciones
English translation: I can't rest
English translation: To feel unable to relax or stop working.
no puedo descansar
English translation: rest the mind
English translation: Take time to not think about problems or stress.
descansar la mente

Related Words

English translation: rest
English translation: Period of time in which an activity is paused to rest.
descanso
English translation: relaxation
English translation: Action of releasing tension and stress.
relajación
English translation: repose
English translation: State of resting, especially physically.
reposo

Slang Meanings

English translation: To fall into laziness
English translation: Today I did nothing, I just rested and fell into laziness.
Hoy no hice nada, solo descansaba y caí en la pereza.
English translation: To take a nap
English translation: After lunch, I took a nap and rested for a bit in bed.
Después de la comida, me eché un cacho y descansaba un rato en la cama.