What does "descansar" mean in English?

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Spanish

descansar

English

rest

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Alternative translations of "descansar"

relax
pause
sleep
unwind

Examples of how to use "descansar" in Spanish

Spanish
Necesito descansar un poco.
English
I need to rest a little.
Spanish
Hoy descanso en el sofá.
English
Today I rest on the sofa.
Spanish
Ayer descansé después del examen.
English
Yesterday I rested after the exam.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, descansaba mucho.
English
When I was a child, I used to rest a lot.
Spanish
Mañana descansaré todo el día.
English
Tomorrow I will rest all day.

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