Also means
to lie (on a surface)
Usage Note
Descansar means to rest or take a break. Que descanses ('sleep well', literally 'may you rest') is the standard farewell at bedtime. It also means to rest on a support (la viga descansa sobre dos pilares). The noun descanso means a break or rest.
Examples
"Necesito descansar después del trabajo."
Natural Translation
I need to rest after work.

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