que descanses
sleep well, rest well (informal)
Pronunciation
/ke ðes.ˈkan.ses/
Cultural Note
This is the most natural way to say 'sleep well' in informal Spanish. The formal version is 'que descanse' (usted). It is virtually always paired with 'buenas noches.' In families, parents say 'que descanses, cariño' to children at bedtime. The phrase literally means 'may you rest.'
📝 Example Sentences
Buenas noches, que descanses.
Good night, sleep well.
Ya me voy a la cama. —Que descanses.
I'm going to bed now. —Sleep well.
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