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descansado repouso

[des-kan-SA-du re-POU-zu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: descansados repousos
restful rest; peaceful repose
1. A state of relaxation and comfort characterized by freedom from worry, fatigue, or disturbance
After a long journey, he enjoyed a descansado repouso in the countryside.
Após uma longa jornada, ele desfrutou de um descansado repouso no campo.
2. A period of sleep or relaxation that is undisturbed and refreshing
The patient finally found descansado repouso after weeks of insomnia.
O paciente finalmente encontrou descansado repouso após semanas de insônia.
Synonyms
repouso tranquilodescanso plácidorepouso aprazíveltranquilidade
Antonyms
agitaçãoinquietudeperturbaçãodesassossego

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descanso tranquilo
More commonly used in everyday speech than the formal 'descansado repouso'
Portugal
repouso descansado
Word order may vary; both forms are acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

um descansado repouso do trabalho - a well-deserved break from work
encontrar descansado repouso - to find peace and quiet
gozar de descansado repouso - to enjoy a restful break
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