Descansan (en. Rest)

/des.kan.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To interrupt an activity to regain energy.

After a long day of work, they rest on the sofa.

Después de un largo día de trabajo, ellos descansan en el sofá.

To not carry out any physical or mental activity.

Sunday is the day when they rest and relax.

El domingo es el día en que descansan y se relajan.

To allow the body to recover.

It is important that athletes rest between competitions.

Es importante que los atletas descansan entre competiciones.

From the Latin 'respicare', meaning 'to rest' or 'to repose'.

rest in peace

Expression used to wish tranquility to someone deceased.

descansar en paz

clear the mind

To take a break from thoughts or worries.

descansar la mente

not rest until achieving it

Commitment to not stop until reaching a goal.

no descansar hasta lograrlo

rest

State of rest or pause in an activity.

descanso

relaxation

State of calm and release of tension.

relajación

repose

Rest or inactivity, especially after exertion.

reposo

To take a break

Let's rest a little, instead of continuing to work non-stop.

Vamos a descansar un poco, en vez de seguir trabajando sin parar.

To lie down for a while

After dinner, I'm going to lie down for a bit before sleeping.

Después de la cena, me voy a echar un rato antes de dormir.

To put on airplane mode

I need to put myself on airplane mode this weekend and rest.

Necesito ponerme en modo avión este fin de semana y descansar.