lounging

[/ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/]

verb (gerund/present participle)

recostando-se, descansando, repousando

1. Reclining or lying in a relaxed, comfortable manner

She was lounging on the sofa watching television.

Ela estava recostada no sofá assistindo televisão.

2. Spending time in a leisurely, idle manner without purpose

They were lounging around the pool all afternoon.

Eles ficaram se descansando perto da piscina toda a tarde.

3. Standing or sitting in a relaxed, casual posture

He was lounging against the wall.

Ele estava se encostando contra a parede de forma descontraída.

NYC Slang

chillin', kickin' it, vibin'

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

recostando-se, descansando

most common usage

São Paulo

se largando, se recostando

informal, colloquial usage

Rio de Janeiro

se espreguiçando, se descansando

emphasizes stretching and comfort

Portugal

repousando, descansando

more formal, traditional usage

lounging around

lounging about

take it easy

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