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reposo

reh-POH-soh/reˈposo/

“reposo” means “rest” in Spanish (physical recovery or sleep).

rest, stillness

Also: bed rest, repose
NounmA2
General
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📝 In Action

El doctor me recetó tres días de reposo absoluto.

A2

The doctor prescribed three days of complete bed rest.

Deja que la masa del pan tenga un tiempo de reposo.

B1

Let the bread dough have some resting time.

El coche está en reposo frente a la casa.

B2

The car is at rest in front of the house.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reposo absoluto – strict bed rest
  • en reposo – at rest / stationary
  • estado de reposo – state of rest

Idioms & Expressions

  • Poner en reposo – To put something in a resting state (like dough or an engine)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reposo" in Spanish:

bed rest→repose→rest→stillness→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reposo

Question 1 of 3

What is the most natural way to say 'The patient needs bed rest'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
reposar(to rest) — Verb
reposado(rested / calm) — Adjective
reposacabezas(headrest) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'repausare,' which means to stop or pause again. It is a combination of 're-' (again) and 'pausare' (to pause).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: reposeFrench: repos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'reposo' instead of 'descanso'?

Usually, yes, but 'reposo' sounds more formal or medical. If you're just taking a 10-minute break from study, 'descanso' is better.

Is 'reposo' used for food?

Yes! Recipes often tell you to let the dough or the meat have 'un tiempo de reposo' so the texture or flavor improves.

How do you say 'at rest'?

Simply use 'en reposo.' For example, 'Frecuencia cardíaca en reposo' means 'Resting heart rate.'