No. 2,233 in Catalan

descansa

"Descansa" means "rest" in English.

In a sentence

Ell descansa una estona després del dinar.
He rests for a while after lunch.
The verb 'descansa' is used here in the present tense to describe the subject 'he' engaging in the action of resting.
Descansa en pau, estimat amic.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
The word 'descansa' is employed here in an imperative form, expressing a wish or intention for someone who has passed away.
Si descanses ara, tindràs més energia més tard.
If you rest now, you will have more energy later.
'Descansa' in the sentence modifies into 'descanses' due to the subjunctive mood, indicating a hypothetical or suggested action in the clause.

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