rest

• Substantivo que designa um período de descanso, inatividade ou sono, bem como a parte que sobra de algo.

A noun referring to a period of relaxation, inactivity, or sleep, or the remaining part of something.

1. A2formal

   The remaining part of something that is left over after other parts have been used or dealt with.

   O resto

   • Eat the rest of your dinner.
   • The rest of the team will arrive later.
   • She spent the rest of the day reading.

   Sinônimosbalanceleftoversremainderremnantresidualresiduesurplus

2. A1formal

   A period of relaxation or sleep, especially after work or activity.

   Descanso

   • I need a good night's rest.
   • Take a rest after your long walk.
   • The doctor advised him to get plenty of rest.

   Sinônimosbreakdowntimeeaseleisurelie downnaprelaxationreposerespitesleep

3. Support or baseB1formal

   An object or device used to support something, such as a footrest or armrest.

   Apoio

   • She placed her feet on the footrest.
   • The guitar has a neck rest for storage.
   • He adjusted the armrest of his chair.

   Sinônimosbasebracketcradleholderpropstandsupport

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de parar o trabalho ou o movimento para relaxar, dormir ou recuperar as forças. Também pode significar apoiar-se ou ser apoiado em algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of ceasing work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

1. Cease activityA1formal

   To stop working or moving in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

   Descansar

   • She rested for an hour after the long hike.
   • The doctor advised him to rest his injured leg.
   • We rested under a tree during the picnic.

   Sinônimosidlepauserecuperaterelaxreposeunwind

   Antônimosactexerciselabormovetoilwork

2. Be supportedA2formal

   To be placed or supported on something.

   Apoiar-se

   • The ladder rests against the wall.
   • Her head rested on the pillow.
   • The bridge rests on concrete pillars.

   Sinônimosleanliereclinerepose

3. Remain or be leftB1formal

   To be left in a particular state or condition.

   Permanecer

   • The decision rests with the committee.
   • The responsibility rests on your shoulders.
   • The matter rests unresolved for now.

   Sinônimosabidecontinueendureremainstay

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