descansar un poco

descansar un poco(
dehs
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kahn
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sahr
 
oon
 
poh
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koh
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to rest for a while
Voy a hacerme un café y a descansar un poco.I'm going to make myself a coffee and rest for a while.
b. to rest for a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
No te preocupes, no me pasa nada, solo necesito descansar un poco.Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with me. I just need to rest for a bit.
c. to have a rest
Si estás tan cansado, ¿por qué no descansas un poco?If you're so tired, why don't you have a rest?
d. to take a break
¿Descansamos un poco? No hemos parado desde las ocho.Shall we take a break? We haven't stopped since eight.
a. to sleep for a while
Me echo a siesta todos los días. Si descanso un poco, luego tengo la mente mucho más despejada.I take a nap every day. If I sleep for a while, I feel much more clearheaded afterward.
b. to rest for a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Anoche dormí muy mal, así que descansaré un poco después de almorzar.I slept very badly last night, so I'll rest for a bit after lunch.
c. to nap for a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Si te estás quedando dormido, ¿por qué no te vas a descansar un poco?If you're falling asleep, why don't you go nap for a bit?
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