repousar

Senses

1. 1.

   to rest, to repose

   to relax or take a break from activity

2. 2.

   to lie, to rest (on)

   to be supported or positioned on something

3. 3.

   to settle, to rest

   to allow something to settle or become calm

Examples

• "Depois do almoço, ele gosta de repousar um pouco antes de voltar ao trabalho."

  After lunch, he likes to rest a bit before going back to work.

• "A cabeça dela repousava no meu ombro durante a viagem."

  Her head was resting on my shoulder during the trip.

• "Deixe a massa repousar por 30 minutos antes de assar."

  Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before baking.

Usage

Common in both literal and figurative contexts. Often used in cooking instructions (deixar repousar) and in formal/literary language. More formal than "descansar" in many contexts. Frequently appears with prepositions: repousar em/sobre (to rest on/upon).