descanso

Definitions of descanso
  1. noun
    a pause from doing something (as work)
    synonyms: pausa, respiro
  2. noun
    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
    synonyms: desahogo, holganza, huelga, relajo, relax, reposo, solaz, tranquilidad
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    types:
    vegetación
    inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life
  3. noun
    a pause for relaxation
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    types:
    respiro
    a short respite
    type of:
    interrupción, pausa
    a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
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