que descanses (for bedtime)

[keh des-KAHN-ses]

interjection/verb phrase

sleep well, rest well, have a good rest

1. A polite bedtime greeting or farewell wishing someone a peaceful sleep or good night's rest

As she tucked in her daughter, she whispered, 'Sleep well, my dear.'

Enquanto ela deitava a filha, sussurrou: 'Que descanses, minha querida.'

2. An expression used to bid someone goodnight in a friendly or affectionate manner

Before leaving the house, he said to his roommate, 'Sleep well!'

Antes de sair de casa, ele disse ao seu colega de quarto: 'Que descanses!'

NYC Slang

sleep tight, get some rest

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

que descanses

Common informal bedtime phrase

Rio de Janeiro

que descanses

Widely used, sometimes shortened to 'descansa aí'

São Paulo

que descanses

Standard usage, may also hear 'bom descanso'

Portugal

que descanses

Common in Portuguese; 'durma bem' is also frequently used

buenas noches

felices sueños

que duerman con los angelitos

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