What is the Spanish word for "rest"?

Learn how to say "rest" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rest

Spanish

descanso

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Alternative translations of "rest"

resto
reposo
residuo
remanente

Examples of how to use "rest" in Spanish

English
You should take a short rest now.
Spanish
Deberías tomar un breve descanso ahora.
English
I need some rest after work.
Spanish
Necesito un poco de descanso después del trabajo.
English
The doctor advised complete rest today.
Spanish
El médico aconsejó reposo completo hoy.
English
Take a short rest between exercises.
Spanish
Toma un breve descanso entre ejercicios.
English
The rest can wait until tomorrow.
Spanish
El descanso puede esperar hasta mañana.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "rest" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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