Spanish phrase
Quiero descansar un rato.
Meaning
I want to rest for a while.
When to use it
It means that someone wants to rest briefly. It is a clear, everyday way to express a wish for a short break.
Example dialogue
¿Ya terminaste la tarea?
Have you finished your homework yet?
Todavía no. Quiero descansar un rato.
Not yet. I want to rest for a while.