restnounmasculine/dɨsˈkɐ̃su/mediumdes·can·soPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA cessation of activity; a period of relaxation.I need a rest after work.Rest is important for health.synreposebreakCommon collocationswell-deserved restactive restEtymologyDo latim 'descanse'Related wordsdescansardescansado