Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
reposar
Pronunciation
IPA/repoˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbrest
Example
Después de trabajar, necesito reposar un poco.
After working, I need to rest a bit.
More examples
Deja reposar la vista unos minutos.
Let your eyes rest for a few minutes.
Core concept
Person reclining calmly with closed eyes.
Common phrases
reposar la vista
rest one's eyes
reposar un rato
rest for a while
Similar words
descansar: Stops activity to recover energy.
relajarse: Relaxes mind and body to ease tension.
dormitar: Dozes lightly for a short time.
echarse: Lies down to rest.
Definition in Spanish
Descansar o recuperar fuerzas en calma; también dejar que un alimento, bebida o masa permanezca inmóvil para que se asiente.
Word origin
From Late Latin repausare (re- + pausare), meaning 'to pause' or 'stop', and the verb keeps the sense of taking calm rest.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation Spanish speakers more often use descansar for ordinary rest, while reposar appears more in written or formal contexts and in set phrases such as 'dejar reposar'.