repousar

[ʁə.pou.ˈzaɾ]

verb

to rest

1. to cease work or activity; to take a break

After a long day, I need to rest.

Depois de um longo dia, preciso repousar.

2. to lie down or recline

The patient will rest in bed for a few days.

O paciente vai repousar na cama por alguns dias.

3. to be supported or based upon something

The argument rests on solid evidence.

O argumento repousa em evidências sólidas.

4. to sleep or remain in a state of sleep

Let him rest peacefully.

Deixa-o repousar em paz.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descansar

More commonly used than repousar in everyday speech

Portugal

repousar

More formal and literary usage; commonly used in standard Portuguese

Brazil

repousar

Used in formal or literary contexts; less frequent in casual speech

repousar em paz (to rest in peace)

deixar repousar (to let something rest)

repousar sobre (to rest upon/be based on)

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