Reposa (en. Rests)

/reˈposa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To be at rest, to make no effort.
After a long day at work, she rests on the sofa.
Después de un largo día de trabajo, ella reposa en el sofá.
To leave something in one place so that it remains still.
Place the book on the table.
Reposa el libro sobre la mesa.
To allow something to settle or stabilize.
It is important for the dough to rest before baking.
Es importante que la masa repose antes de hornear.

Etymology

From Latin 'reponere', which means to put back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rest one's head
To stop worrying.
reposar la cabeza
rest in peace
Phrase used to express wishes for eternal rest.
reposa en paz
to rest on one's laurels
Not to exert oneself anymore after having achieved a success.
reposar sobre laureles

Related Words

rest
State of being still or without activity.
reposo
to rest
Action of being at rest or resting.
reposar
relaxation
State of calm and absence of tension.
relajación

Slang Meanings

To take a prolonged break.
Today I'm going to rest because I'm exhausted.
Hoy voy a reposa porque estoy agotado.
To do nothing for a while.
After the whole week, I need to rest and do nothing.
Después de toda la semana, necesito reposa y no hacer nada.