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descansa-se

[dɛʃˈkɐ̃.sə sə]
verb
one rests / it is rested / rest (impersonal/reflexive form)
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'descansar' with reflexive pronoun 'se', expressing an impersonal or passive action of resting
One rests here in the shade.
Descansa-se aqui à sombra.
2. Used to indicate that rest is taken or that something allows for rest in a general, impersonal sense
You rest well on this bed.
Descansa-se bem nesta cama.
Synonyms
repousa-serelaxa-se
Antonyms
trabalha-seesforça-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descansa-se
Standard usage in impersonal constructions
São Paulo
descansa-se
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
descansa-se
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese, though less common in spoken language

Related Idioms & Phrases

descansa em paz
deixa a gente descansar
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