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riposo

rest

noun ree-POH-zoh Less Common

Usage Note

Riposo means rest or repose, both physical (prendere un po' di riposo) and in the phrase giorno di riposo (day off). Shops and restaurants post chiuso per riposo settimanale (closed for the weekly rest day). The verb is riposarsi (reflexive: to rest oneself). Do not confuse with pausa (a short break) or vacanza (holiday).

Examples

"Dopo la corsa ho bisogno di riposo."

Natural Translation

After the run I need rest.

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