descanso

/desˈkanso/
nounBeginner
general

A period of rest or relaxation, typically after work or physical exertion.

Tomamos un descanso de media hora durante el viaje.

We took a half-hour break during the trip.

El descanso es importante para la salud mental.

Rest is important for mental health.

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The word 'descanso' is commonly used to refer to breaks, pauses, or periods of rest in everyday life.

general

A designated area for resting, such as a rest stop or a resting place.

Paramos en un descanso en la autopista.

We stopped at a rest area on the highway.

El descanso del parque es un lugar tranquilo.

The park's resting area is a quiet place.

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In this context, 'descanso' refers to a physical location where people can rest.

Collocations

tomar un descansoto take a breakhacer una pausato take a pausedescanso mentalmental restdescanso físicophysical rest

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Related Phrases

descanso dominicalphrase
Sunday rest
descanso laboralphrase
work break

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Descanso' is often used to refer to breaks or pauses in work or activities. It can also refer to a physical location for resting.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'descanso' can vary depending on the context. It can refer to a period of rest or a physical location for resting.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'descansus', past participle of 'descansare' (to rest).

📝Usage Notes

The word 'descanso' is commonly used in everyday language to refer to rest or breaks. It can also refer to a physical location where people rest, such as a rest stop or a resting place.

Word Breakdown

des-
down
prefix
+
-canso
rest
root
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