descanso

[dɨʃ.ˈkɐ̃.su]

nounmasculinepl: descansos

rest

1. A period of time spent relaxing or ceasing from work or activity

I need a rest after a long day of work.

Preciso de um descanso após um longo dia de trabalho.

2. A break or interval between activities or performances

We took a short break during the movie.

Fizemos um descanso breve durante o filme.

3. A support or prop that serves as a resting place

The armrest is a good descanso for your arm.

O apoio de braço é um bom descanso para o seu braço.

4. Sleep or repose

A good night's rest is essential for health.

Um bom descanso noturno é essencial para a saúde.

NYC Slang

chill time, downtime, breather

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General Brazilian

descanso

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

descanso

Common usage; sometimes shortened to 'descanço' in informal speech

São Paulo

descanso

Standard usage; formal in business contexts

Portugal

descanso

Standard usage; equivalent to 'repouso' in some contexts

descanso eterno (eternal rest - euphemism for death)

dia de descanso (day off, rest day)

sem descanso (without rest, relentlessly)

descanso merecido (well-deserved rest)

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