Descansando (en. Resting)

/des.kanˈsan.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of interrupting work or activity to regain energy.

I am resting for a while after working all day.

Estoy descansando un rato después de trabajar todo el día.

Allowing the body or mind to recover from fatigue.

She is resting to prepare for the test.

Ella está descansando para prepararse para la prueba.

Not engaging in physical or mental activity.

After running, I like to rest on the sofa.

Después de correr, me gusta descansar en el sofá.

From the verb "descansar," which comes from the Latin 'dēcantāre,' meaning to stop doing something to take a rest.

rest in peace

Expression used to wish peace to someone who has passed away.

descansar en paz

there is no rest for the wicked

Phrase indicating that those who do evil have no peace.

no hay descanso para los malvados

rest the mind

Engaging in activities that help to release mental tension.

descansar la mente

rest

State of rest or pause in an activity.

descanso

relaxation

State of tranquility or lack of tension.

relajación

fatigue

State of physical or mental tiredness.

fatiga

Lying down somewhere to rest.

After the party, I just want to rest in bed.

Después de la fiesta, solo quiero descansar en la cama.

Taking a short break.

I'm going to rest for a moment before continuing to work.

Voy a descansar un momento antes de seguir trabajando.