Recreo (en. Recess)

/reˈkɾeo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Rest period in which students are allowed to play and relax.

Example Sentence: During the break, children usually play in the yard.

Durante el recreo, los niños suelen jugar en el patio.

Definition: Interval for engaging in non-work activities.

Example Sentence: I took a break to have a coffee.

Tomé un recreo para tomar un café.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'recreare', which means 'to recreate' or 'to restore'.

Common Phrase: school break

Common Phrase Meaning: Period of rest in schools between classes.

recreo escolar

Common Phrase: take a break

Common Phrase Meaning: To take a pause to rest or relax.

tomar un recreo

Common Phrase: active break

Common Phrase Meaning: Recreational activity that involves movement or exercise.

recreo activo

Related Word: recreation

Related Word Description: Activity of enjoyment and fun, usually in groups.

recreación

Related Word: fun

Related Word Description: Action of having fun or entertaining oneself.

diversión

Related Word: play

Related Word Description: Playful activity that can be performed by both children and adults.

juego

Slang Meaning: Break or downtime to de-stress.

Slang Example: I'm going to take a break, I'm overwhelmed with work.

Voy a darme un recreo, estoy saturado de trabajo.

Slang Meaning: Moment when one stops doing something to relax.

Slang Example: She's so stressed that she takes breaks every hour.

Está tan estresada que se toma recreos cada hora.