Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to rest" in Spanish: descansar
descansar
To rest in Spanish is descansar. Say yo descanso and descansa un poco. Use it after work, travel, or illness.
After travel
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How to pronounce descansar
Say it
dehs-kahn-SAHR / dehs-KAHN-soh
/des.kan.ˈsaɾ/
dehs-kahn-SAHR. Yo descanso is dehs-KAHN-soh.
"to rest" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| descansar | to rest Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| yo descanso | I rest Present first person. | Present first person. |
| descansa | rest (command) / he rests Imperative or third person. | Imperative or third person. |
| día de descanso | day off / rest day Schedule. | Schedule. |
| necesito descansar | I need to rest Tiredness. | Tiredness. |
How to use descansar in real life
- 1After travel
Hoy descanso en el hotel.
Today I'm resting at the hotel.
Descanso drops yo.
- 2Advice
Descansa un poco antes de salir.
Rest a bit before going out.
Descansa command.
- 3Work week
El domingo descanso con mi familia.
On Sunday I rest with my family.
Descanso routine.
Mistakes English speakers make with descansar
Incorrect: Yo restar ahora.
Correct: Yo descanso ahora. / Voy a descansar.
Use descansar / descanso, not restar.
Incorrect: Yo descanso de dormir (odd).
Correct: Necesito descansar. / Voy a descansar.
Say necesito descansar for I need rest.
Good to know
Good to knowDescansa is a kind farewell when someone is tired. Día de descanso means day off. Soft descansar talk sounds caring, not lazy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend looks exhausted
ChatPal
¿Descansas un rato?
Will you rest a while?
You
Sí. Hoy descanso en casa.
Yes. Today I'm resting at home.
ChatPal
Bien. Descansa. Te escribo luego.
Good. Rest. I'll write later.
You
Gracias. Apago el teléfono.
Thanks. I'm turning off the phone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to rest" in Spanish
How do I say I rest?
Yo descanso.
Rest a bit?
Descansa un poco.
Day off?
Día de descanso.
How do you pronounce descansar?
dehs-kahn-SAHR, stress on SAHR.
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