Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to rest" in Italian: riposare
riposare
Note: also: riposarsi
To rest in Italian is riposare (ree-poh-ZAH-reh). Mi riposo means I rest / I'm resting. Ho riposato is I rested. Riposarsi uses the same forms.
After travel
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How to pronounce riposare
Say it
ree-poh-ZAH-reh
/ri.poˈza.re/
Riposare: ree-poh-ZAH-reh. Stress ZAH. Mi riposo is mee ree-POH-zoh.
"to rest" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| riposare | to rest Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| mi riposo | I rest / I'm resting Reflexive habit. | Reflexive habit. |
| riposa / riposi | he-she rests / you rest (form.) Present. | Present. |
| ho riposato | I rested Past. | Past. |
How to use riposare in real life
- 1After travel
Oggi mi riposo in hotel.
Today I'm resting in the hotel.
Mi riposo.
- 2Doctor advice
Devi riposare un paio di giorni.
You need to rest for a couple of days.
Riposare infinitive.
- 3Weekend
Ieri ho riposato tutto il pomeriggio.
Yesterday I rested all afternoon.
Ho riposato.
Mistakes English speakers make with riposare
Incorrect: Io riposare adesso.
Correct: Mi riposo adesso.
Conjugate: mi riposo.
Incorrect: Il riposo (as I rest)
Correct: Mi riposo.
Il riposo is the noun rest; use mi riposo / ho riposato.
Good to know
Riposati is caring advice after illness or a long shift. Sunday riposo culture still shapes shop hours in smaller towns. Keep il riposo (the rest/noun) off conjugated lines—say mi riposo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Recovering after a long hike
ChatPal
Vuoi uscire o ti riposi?
Want to go out or are you resting?
You
Mi riposo un'ora, poi vediamo.
I'll rest an hour, then we'll see.
ChatPal
Bene—anch'io riposo le gambe.
Good—I'll rest my legs too.
You
Dopo un tè.
Then a tea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to rest" in Italian
I rest?
Mi riposo.
I rested?
Ho riposato.
Noun rest?
Il riposo—different; conjugate the verb here.
Rest!
Riposati! (informal caring).
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