tenha um bom repouso

[ˈteɲa ũ ˈbõ ʁɛˈpou.zu]

verb phrase

have a good rest

1. A polite expression wishing someone a restful and rejuvenating period of sleep or relaxation

Before leaving the hospital, the doctor said, 'Have a good rest and you'll feel better soon.'

Antes de sair do hospital, o médico disse: 'Tenha um bom repouso e você se sentirá melhor em breve.'

2. A farewell greeting used when someone is going to bed or taking a break

Good night! Have a good rest.

Boa noite! Tenha um bom repouso.

NYC Slang

get some good sleep

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tenha um bom repouso

Standard and widely used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

durma bem

More commonly used informal alternative

Rio de Janeiro

descansa bem

Casual variant in spoken language

Portugal

tenha um bom repouso / descanse bem

Both forms are used; slightly more formal than in Brazil

durma com os anjos

que você descanse em paz

bom descanso

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