pausatus
The English phrase "rested" is translated into Latin as pausatus.
pausatus is used to describe someone or something that has taken a break from work or activity in order to recover their strength.
How does it change in a sentence?
While pausatus describes the state of being rested, you can use the verb Quiesco to say "I rest" in the present tense.
Did you know?
- The Latin verb quiesco is the ancestor of the English word 'acquiesce', which shifted from meaning 'to find rest' to meaning 'to accept reluctantly'.
- In Roman culture, 'rest' was not just physical. The concept of otium described a specific type of productive leisure or 'rested' time spent on intellectual pursuits and writing.
- While pausatus describes the state of having stopped, the Latin word recreatus specifically describes being 'rested' by being 're-created' or refreshed by nature.
Examples in context
- Post longam viam, requiescam.After a long journey, I will rest.
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia meet after a long day of traveling.
- MarcusQuid agis, Claudia?How are you, Claudia?
- ClaudiaSum fessima, sed mox erō pausata.I am very tired, but soon I will be rested.
- MarcusEgo sum iam pausatus.I am already rested.
- ClaudiaTunc mē iuvā!Then help me!
