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repousa

[ʁə.ˈpow.zə]
verb
rests, reposes
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'repousar' - to rest, to take a break, to lie down
She rests after work.
Ela repousa após o trabalho.
2. To be based on, to rely upon
The argument rests on solid evidence.
O argumento repousa em evidências sólidas.
3. To remain inactive or dormant
The matter rests until further notice.
A questão repousa até novo aviso.
Synonyms
descansarelaxarepoisapausa
Antonyms
trabalhalabutaesforça

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repousa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
repousa
Standard usage, more formal register than 'descansa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

repousa em paz
repousa sobre os louros
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