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descansa

[dɨʃ.kɐ̃.sə (Portugal) / des.kɐ̃.sə (Brazil)]
verb
rests; takes a break
1. third person singular present indicative of 'descansar' - to rest, to relax, to take a break from work or activity
She rests after work every day.
Ela descansa depois do trabalho todos os dias.
2. imperative form (tu) - command to rest or take a break
Rest now, you've worked enough!
Descansa agora, já trabalhaste o suficiente!
3. to lean or be supported on something
The ladder rests against the wall.
A escada descansa contra a parede.
Synonyms
repousarelaxapára
Antonyms
trabalhacontinuaprossegue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descansa
standard usage, commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
descansa
standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
descansa
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
descansa
standard usage, pronunciation differs slightly

Related Idioms & Phrases

descansa em paz (rest in peace - R.I.P.)
deixa descansar (let it rest/drop the subject)
descansa a cabeça (clear your mind)
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