What does reposar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word reposar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use reposar in Spanish.

The word reposar in Spanish means rest, break, stand, rest, let settle, let the food go down. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word reposar

rest, break

verbo intransitivo (descansar físicamente)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Voy a reposar un poco antes de seguir camino.
I'm going to rest a little bit before I continue walking.

stand

verbo intransitivo (líquidos: posarse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Deja reposar la disolución para que baje el compuesto.
Let the solution stand to allow the composite substance to sink.

rest

verbo intransitivo (estar enterrado) (figurative)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
En esta tumba reposan los restos de un conocido político.
The remains of a well-known politician rest in this tomb.

let settle

locución verbal (comida) (food)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Debes dejar reposar la masa antes de amasar el pan.
You should let the dough settle before kneading the bread.

let the food go down

locución verbal (después de comer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Reposa la comida antes de meterte al agua.

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