1. A descriptive phrase indicating someone or something that is resting, sleeping, or at peace in a calm, undisturbed manner
The child that rests peacefully in his mother's arms
A criança que repousa tranquilo nos braços da mãe
2. Figuratively, referring to someone whose conscience is clear or who is free from worry
A man that sleeps soundly knowing he did the right thing
Um homem que repousa tranquilo sabendo que fez o que era certo