descanse bem

[desh-KAN-seh BEM]

verb phrase / interjection

rest well / sleep well

1. A polite farewell expression wishing someone to have good rest or sleep

Before leaving, she said 'rest well' to her friend.

Antes de sair, ela disse 'descanse bem' ao seu amigo.

2. A goodnight greeting used before sleep or at the end of the day

He wished everyone 'sleep well' before turning off the lights.

Ele desejou 'descanse bem' a todos antes de apagar as luzes.

NYC Slang

sleep tight / get some rest

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descanse bem

common informal goodnight expression

Portugal

descanse bem

widely used formal farewell at bedtime

São Paulo

durma bem

alternative more direct form

boa noite

durma bem

tenha uma boa noite de sono

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