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que repousa

[kə ʁə'pou.zə]
verb phrase
that rests, which rests, that lies
1. A relative clause describing something or someone in a state of rest or repose
The body that rests in the tomb is centuries old.
O corpo que repousa no túmulo tem séculos de idade.
2. Something that is situated or positioned in a resting state
The foundation that rests on solid rock will be stable.
A fundação que repousa em rocha sólida será estável.
3. A matter or issue that remains unresolved or dormant
The conflict that rests between them needs resolution.
O conflito que repousa entre eles precisa de resolução.
Synonyms
que descansaque está em repousoque se encontra
Antonyms
que se moveque trabalhaque atua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
que repousa
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
que repousa
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

descansar em paz (rest in peace)
repouso eterno (eternal rest)
deixar reposar (let it rest)
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