el
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.
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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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