Reposa (en. Rest)

/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.

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

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

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

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.