descansar

Senses

1. 1.

   to rest

   to stop working or being active in order to relax or recover strength

2. 2.

   to lean or lie on

   to support oneself or be supported by something

3. 3.

   to relieve (stress, fatigue, etc.)

   to ease or lighten a burden or weight

Examples

• "Preciso descansar depois de um dia cansativo."

  I need to rest after a tiring day.

• "Ele descansou a cabeça no ombro dela."

  He rested his head on her shoulder.

• "Vou descansar um pouco antes de continuar o trabalho."

  I'm going to rest a bit before continuing work.

Usage

Common regular verb in everyday speech. Often used with reflexive form "descansar-se" (though less frequent). Colloquially pairs with "tirar um descanso" (to take a break) or "ir descansar" (to go rest). In imperative contexts, a polite register: "Vá descansar!" (Go rest!)