descansar
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “descansar” mean in English?
to rest
Example sentences
Descanso por la tarde.
I rest in the afternoon.
Necesito descansar.
I need to rest.
Descansamos un momento.
Let's rest for a moment.
How to use it
Descansar means 'to rest'. Regular -ar verb. Not reflexive. Used for both physical rest and breaks from work.
Common mistake
Descansar is NOT reflexive: 'descanso', not 'me descanso'. Same for the imperative: 'descansa' (you rest!), not 'descánsate'.