Translation
rest; break
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Word origin
From the verb descansar, formed from des- plus cansar ('to tire'), which comes from Latin campsare ('to bend round, to turn'). The noun means 'rest, break'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- campsare
Grammar
Examples
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I need a rest after so much work.
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We are going to take a ten minute break.
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Rest is important for your health.
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During the break we had a coffee.
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Without a break, you cannot work well.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 8: descanso, pensamiento, distancia and 7 more words.