The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Descansar is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to rest, for example Descansa un rato. (Rest for a while.)

Descansar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Descansar (to rest) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Descansar generally means to rest or take a break, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To rest or take a break: For example, ¡Descansa un rato! (Rest for a while!) This is the most common meaning, telling someone to relax and take it easy.

To sleep: For example, ¡Descansa bien esta noche! (Sleep well tonight!) This usage implies getting a good night’s sleep to recharge.

To stop working or take time off: For example, ¡Descansa este fin de semana! (Take the weekend off!) This encourages someone to take a break from their usual routine or job.

To relax or chill out (colloquial): For example, ¡Descansa y tómatelo con calma! (Relax and take it easy!) This casual usage suggests someone should destress and not worry so much.

To stop bothering or leave someone alone (rude): For example, ¡Descansa ya y déjame en paz! (Leave me alone already!) This impolite meaning tells someone to stop pestering you and go away.

Examples

Examples of Descansar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Después de un largo día de trabajo, descansa un rato. (After a long day at work, rest for a while.)

¡Descansemos un poco antes de seguir caminando! (Let’s rest a bit before continuing our walk!)

Mamá, descanse mientras yo me encargo de la cena. (Mom, rest while I take care of dinner.)

Amigos, descansen y disfruten de sus vacaciones. (Friends, rest and enjoy your vacation.)

Después de tanto estrés laboral, descansa tu mente y cuerpo. (After so much work stress, rest your mind and body.)

Oye, ¿por qué no descansas un ratito? Te ves cansado. (Hey, why don’t you rest for a bit? You look tired.)

Antes de salir de viaje, descansen bien para tener energía. (Before going on a trip, rest well to have energy.)

Después del entrenamiento intenso, descansa tus músculos. (After the intense workout, rest your muscles.)

Papá, descanse un rato mientras yo termino los quehaceres. (Dad, rest for a while while I finish the chores.)

Equipo, descansemos unos minutos antes de continuar. (Team, let’s rest for a few minutes before continuing.)

Después de estudiar tanto, descansa tu mente con una buena película. (After studying so much, rest your mind with a good movie.)

Abuela, descanse mientras preparo su comida favorita. (Grandma, rest while I prepare your favorite meal.)

Amigo, descansa un poco, te ves agotado. (Friend, rest a bit, you look exhausted.)

Después de una semana estresante, descansemos en familia. (After a stressful week, let’s rest as a family.)

Compañeros, descansen y recarguen energías para mañana. (Colleagues, rest and recharge your energy for tomorrow.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Descansar (to rest) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.