Descanso (en. Rest)

/desˈkan.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Time dedicated to resting.

After working all morning, I took a break.

Después de trabajar toda la mañana, tomé un descanso.

Temporary interruption of an activity.

The break during the conference was very necessary.

El descanso en la conferencia fue muy necesario.

Place or moment to rest.

I found a pleasant rest in the park.

Encontré un descanso agradable en el parque.

Derives from the Latin "descanctus," meaning 'to cease working.'

rest for the eyes

Moment to rest the eyes.

descanso de la vista

restorative rest

Rest that helps to regain energy.

descanso reparador

there is no rest for the wicked

Expression that indicates some people never stop.

no hay descanso para los malvados

to rest

Temporarily cease an activity to recover.

descansar

recess

Free time for rest and fun.

recreo

to relax

Letting go of stress or worries.

relajarse

short rest

I'm going to take a short break before continuing.

Voy a tomar un descanso corto antes de seguir.

nap

After eating, I always take a nap.

Después de comer, siempre hago una siesta.