VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

descansar

to rest

First introduced in Chapter 3chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use descansar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see descansar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Esta noche voy a descansar.Tonight I'm going to rest. (ir a + infinitive)
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FAQ

What does descansar mean in Spanish?
to rest (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use descansar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is descansar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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