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eterno descanso

[eh-TER-noo des-KAN-soo]
noun phrasemasculinepl: eternos descansos
eternal rest
1. A euphemistic expression referring to death or the state of being deceased, often used in religious or formal contexts to describe peaceful death or the afterlife
May he find eternal rest in heaven.
Que ele encontre eterno descanso no céu.
2. A state of permanent peace or relief from suffering, particularly in relation to someone's passing
The family wished eternal rest for their beloved grandmother.
A família desejava eterno descanso para sua querida avó.
Synonyms
paz eternarepouso eternodescanso perpétuomorte
Antonyms
vidasofrimento contínuo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eterno descanso
Commonly used in obituaries and funeral contexts
Portugal
eterno descanso
Formal and religious usage in funeral rites
Formal/Literary
paz eterna
Alternative formal expression with similar meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

descanse em paz
que Deus o receba em seu reino
vá em paz
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