to restverb/dɨʃ.kɐ̃ˈsaɾ/highdes·can·sarPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength.I need to rest after that long walk.She decided to rest for a while before dinner.synto relaxto reposeantto workto exertEtymologyDo latim 'descançare'Related wordsdescansodescansadodescansante