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masculine

/reˈposo/

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Translation

rest, repose

Word origin

From reposar, from Late Latin repausare, from re plus pausare ('to pause, to halt'). The same root gives English 'repose' and 'pause'.

Origin
Latin
Root
repausare
English cognates
repose, pause

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralreposos

Examples

.

The doctor recommended complete rest.

.

After the operation she needs several days of rest.

masa hornear.

The dough should be left to rest for an hour before baking.

.

He was looking for a place of repose far from the city.

.

Sunday is a day of rest for the whole family.

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This word is part of lesson 96.