Reposo (en. Rest)

/reˈposo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of rest or inactivity.
After an exhausting day, I need a good rest.
Después de un día agotador, necesito un buen reposo.
Temporary suspension of activity.
The doctor recommended complete rest for his recovery.
El médico le recomendó un reposo absoluto por su recuperación.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'reposu', which means 'to rest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at rest
In a state of rest or inactivity.
en reposo
to take a rest
To rest or pause activity for a while.
hacer reposo
eternal rest
A poetic term referring to death.
reposo eterno

Related Words

reposar
To stop or rest for a while.
reposar
repose
A more formal synonym for rest.
repose
replenishment
The action of replacing or recovering what had been lost.
reposición

Slang Meanings

To take a break.
I need a rest, I'm going to take a break.
Necesito un reposo, me voy a tomar un break.
To take a little nap.
After eating, I take a little nap to rest.
Después de comer, me echo un sueñito para hacer reposo.