descansa mucho
/deskansa mut͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'get lots of rest' is translated into Spanish as descansa mucho.
While it looks like a command, in Spanish it is frequently used as a warm way to express a wish or a polite parting sentiment, similar to 'take care'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb descansa (rest) and the adverb mucho (a lot/much).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form descansa mucho is the informal singular imperative, used when speaking to a friend, family member or peer. The form descanse mucho is the formal singular imperative, used when speaking to a stranger, an elder or someone in a professional context. The form descansen mucho is the plural imperative, used when telling a group of people to get lots of rest.
Did you know?
- Spanish has the word sobremesa, which refers to the time spent talking and resting at the table after a meal before getting up.
- The word mucho comes from the Latin multus, which traces back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'.
- While descansa mucho is a kind wish, saying it to someone who is not tired or ill can sometimes be interpreted as a sarcastic hint that they look exhausted.
Examples in context
- Señor García, le recomiendo descansar mucho después de su viaje largo. Recuerde cuidar su salud.Mr. García, I recommend you get plenty of rest after your long trip. Remember to take care of your health.
- Estimada señora Rodríguez, asegúrese de tomar suficiente descanso después de su operación. La recuperación es clave.Dear Mrs. Rodríguez, make sure to take enough rest after your surgery. Recovery is key.
- Oye Juan, tienes un aspecto agotado. Deberías descansar bastante para recuperarte.Hey Juan, you look exhausted. You should rest plenty to recover.
- María, estás trabajando muy duro últimamente. Tómate un buen descanso este fin de semana y relájate un poco.María, you've been working really hard lately. Take a good rest this weekend and relax a bit.
- Descansa mucho este fin de semana.Get lots of rest this weekend.
- Mañana no trabajes, descansa mucho.Don't work tomorrow, get lots of rest.
- Estás muy cansado, descansa mucho hoy.You are very tired, get lots of rest today.
Example conversation
Sofía is saying goodbye to Daniel who has a cold.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, Daniel. Te ves cansado.I'm so sorry, Daniel. You look tired.
- DanielSí, me duele mucho la cabeza.Yes, my head hurts a lot.
- SofíaVe a dormir y descansa mucho.Go to sleep and get lots of rest.
- DanielGracias, Sofía. Hasta mañana.Thanks, Sofia. Until tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
