What does "reposar" mean in English?

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Spanish

reposar

English

rest

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Alternative translations of "reposar"

repose
settle
stand still
lie down

Examples of how to use "reposar" in Spanish

Spanish
Deja reposar la masa una hora.
English
Let the dough rest for an hour.
Spanish
Yo reposo después de correr cinco minutos.
English
I rest after running for five minutes.
Spanish
Ella reposó la comida antes de servir.
English
She rested the food before serving.
Spanish
Mi abuelo reposaba tranquilo en el sofá.
English
My grandfather was resting peacefully on the sofa.
Spanish
Mañana reposará la masa toda la tarde.
English
Tomorrow, the dough will rest all afternoon.

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