descansa

[dɛʃˈkɐ̃sə (Portugal) / dɛsˈkɐ̃sə (Brazil)]

verb

rest, rest well

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'descansar' - to rest, to take a break, to relax

He rests after work.

Ele descansa após o trabalho.

2. Imperative form - a command or wish for someone to rest well

Rest well!

Descansa bem!

3. To cease work or activity temporarily

She descansa on weekends.

Ela descansa nos fins de semana.

NYC Slang

chill, take a breather, kick back

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descansa

Common usage in both formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

descansa

Used colloquially, often with 'bem' for emphasis

São Paulo

descansa

Standard usage, frequently in business and daily contexts

Portugal

descansa

More formal; 'Descansa bem' used as a farewell expression

descansa em paz (rest in peace)

descansa bem (rest well - farewell)

deixa descansa (let it rest/drop it)

descansa a cabeça (clear your mind)

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