descansar un rato

to rest for a while

descansar un rato(dehs-kahn-sahr oon rrah-toh)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to take a break for some time)

a. to rest for a while

Me duelen las piernas de tanto caminar. Necesito descansar un rato.

My legs hurt. I need to rest for a while.

b. to rest for a bit

Voy a descansar un rato. Hace tres horas seguidas que estoy tocando el piano.

I'm going to rest for a bit. I've been practicing piano for three hours in a row.

2. (to be asleep for some time)

a. to sleep for a while

Necesito descansar un rato. Todavía tengo resaca.

I need to sleep for a while. I'm still hungover.

b. to rest for a bit

Voy a dormir la siesta. Necesito descansar un rato.

I'm going to take a nap. I need to rest for a bit.

c. to nap for a while

Descansé un rato y continué estudiando.

I napped for a while and then continued studying.

d. to nap for a bit

Se me cierran los ojos. Voy a descansar un rato.

My eyes are closing. I'll nap for a bit.