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dia descansado
[/ˈdiɐ dɨʃkɐ̃ˈsadu/]
noun phrase
masculine
pl: dias descansados
day off, rest day
1.
A day when someone does not work and can rest or relax
I had a well-deserved day off after working all week.
Tive um dia descansado bem merecido depois de trabalhar a semana toda.
2.
A day characterized by relaxation and absence of strenuous activity
Sunday was a peaceful day off spent at home with family.
O domingo foi um dia descansado tranquilo em casa com a família.
NYC Slang
day off, chill day
Synonyms
dia de descanso
dia de folga
dia livre
dia de repouso
Antonyms
dia de trabalho
dia útil
dia atarefado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dia descansado / dia de folga
Both terms are commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
dia descansado
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
dia de folga
More commonly used than 'dia descansado'
Portugal
dia de descanso
Preferred over 'dia descansado' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
tirar um dia descansado
merecer um dia descansado
aproveitar o dia descansado
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