Reposaba (en. Rest)

/re.poˈsa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To maintain a state of calm or inactivity.

After the long walk, he was resting in the shade of a tree.

Después de la larga caminata, él reposaba en la sombra de un árbol.

To leave something in a place for it to remain still.

She rested the book on the table before leaving.

Ella reposaba el libro sobre la mesa antes de salir.

To reflect peace or tranquility.

The lake lay silent at dawn.

El lago reposaba en silencio al amanecer.

From Latin 'reposare', meaning 'to rest'.

rest in peace

To be in a state of calm or final rest.

reposar en paz

rest on

To have something based or supported on another object.

reposar sobre

clear one's mind

To take time to mentally relax.

reposar la mente

rest

State of being inactive or resting.

reposo

break

Time spent without working or exerting oneself.

descanso

tranquility

State of calmness and serenity.

tranquilidad

To be relaxed or carefree.

Today I’m in 'reposaba' mode, I don’t plan on doing anything.

Hoy estoy en modo de 'reposaba', no pienso hacer nada.

To take time for oneself.

I need to rest a bit after work.

Necesito reposar un poco después del trabajo.