descansa
“descansa” means “rests” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
rests, is resting
Also: takes a break
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo siempre descansa después de almorzar.
A1My grandfather always rests after lunch.
La máquina descansa un momento antes de seguir.
A2The machine rests for a moment before continuing.
¿Usted descansa lo suficiente para estar saludable?
A1Do you (formal) rest enough to be healthy?
Rest!, Take a break!
📝 In Action
Estás muy cansado, descansa un poco.
A2You are very tired, rest a little.
¡Descansa! Yo me encargo del resto.
B1Rest! I'll take care of the rest.
Si te duele la pierna, descansa y no juegues hoy.
A2If your leg hurts, rest and don't play today.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: descansa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'descansa' as a direct command?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *discampare*, which meant 'to break camp' or 'to get out of the field.' Over time, this evolved to mean simply 'to stop working' or 'to rest.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'descansa' means 'he rests' or 'rest!'?
You can tell by the context and punctuation. If it's a command, it will usually start the sentence, be directed at the person you are talking to, and often end with an exclamation mark (¡Descansa!). If it means 'he/she rests,' it will follow the subject (Él descansa) or be used within a statement.