Reposar (en. Rest)

/re.po.sar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make something rest or stop, especially in terms of liquids.

Let the sauce rest before serving.

Deja reposar la salsa antes de servir.

To rest or regain strength.

After the long walk, I need to rest.

Después de la larga caminata, necesito reposar.

To allow food to settle to improve its flavor or texture.

It is better to let the meat rest before cutting it.

Es mejor reposar la carne antes de cortarla.

From the Latin 'reposare', which means 'to rest'.

to rest in peace

To rest eternally.

reposar en paz

to rest on one's laurels

To not strive further after a success.

reposar sobre laureles

rest

State or action of resting.

reposo

to rest

Action of letting a liquid settle.

reposar

To take a nap.

I'm going to rest for a while after eating.

Voy a reposar un rato después de comer.

To lie down to rest.

After work, I like to rest on the sofa.

Después del trabajo, me gusta reposar en el sofá.