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que repousa tranquilo

[kə ʁə'powzɐ tɾɐ̃'kwilu]
verb phrase (relative clause)
that rests peacefully / that sleeps soundly
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
Synonyms
que dorme tranquiloque repousa pacificamenteque descansa tranquiloque está em paz
Antonyms
que repousa inquietoque dorme agitadoque está perturbado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
que repousa tranquilo / que dorme tranquilo
Standard usage in informal and formal contexts
Portugal
que repousa tranquilo / que repousa sossegado
Equivalent phrase; 'sossegado' is commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dormir de consciência limpa (to sleep with a clear conscience)
estar em paz consigo mesmo (to be at peace with oneself)
repouso eterno (eternal rest)
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