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"Descanses" is a form of "descansar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to rest". "Que duermas bien" is a form of "que duermas bien", a phrase which is often translated as "sleep tight". Learn more about the difference between "descanses" and "que duermas bien" below.
descansar(
dehs
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kahn
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sahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. to have a break
Últimamente tengo mucho trabajo y solo descanso los domingos.I have a lot of work on lately and only have a break on Sundays.
a. to rest
En este lugar las almas desafortunadas pueden descansar en paz.This is a place where unfortunate souls can rest in peace.
a. to rest
El campo descansa un año entero cada tres años.The field rests for a full year once every three years.
que duermas bien(
keh
dwehr
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mahs
byehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. sleep tight
¡Buenas noches, querida! ¡Que duermas bien! - ¡Buenas noches, mamá!Good night, honey! Sleep tight! - Good night, Mom!
