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descansar adequadamente
[dɨʃ.kɐ̃.ˈsaɾ ɐ.ðɨ.ˈkwa.dɐ.ˈmẽ.tɨ]
verb phrase
to rest adequately
1.
To take sufficient rest or sleep to recover one's physical and mental energy
You need to rest adequately before the marathon.
Você precisa descansar adequadamente antes da maratona.
2.
To pause from work or activity in a proper and sufficient manner
The workers rested adequately during their breaks.
Os trabalhadores descansaram adequadamente durante seus intervalos.
NYC Slang
get proper rest / catch enough z's
Synonyms
descansar suficientemente
repousar adequadamente
recuperar-se adequadamente
dormir bem
Antonyms
trabalhar excessivamente
descuidar do repouso
não descansar
sobrecarregar-se
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descansar adequadamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descansar direito
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
descansar adequadamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
descansar adequadamente
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
descansar na laureia
nem descanso nem sossego
tirar um cochilo
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