descansar
to rest; to relax
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/des.kɐ̃.ˈsaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Rest is highly valued in Portuguese-speaking cultures. In Brazil, Sunday is traditionally a day of rest spent with family, often with a large 'almoço de domingo' (Sunday lunch). The Portuguese expression 'descansar em paz' (rest in peace) is used in the same way as English.
📝 Example Sentences
Preciso descansar um pouco.
I need to rest a little.
Ela descansou o dia inteiro no domingo.
She rested all day on Sunday.
Depois do almoço, gosto de descansar.
After lunch, I like to rest.