repaus

Romanian

Alternative forms

• repaos
• răpaus, răpaos (obsolete)

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *repausum, from Latin repausō, or a derivative of the verb răposa (archaic variant răpăusa, răpăosa). Compare Aromanian arãpas, Italian riposo, French repos, Catalan repòs, Spanish reposo, Portuguese repouso.

Noun

repaus n (plural repausuri)

1. rest, repose, relaxation, leisure

Synonyms

• odihnă, somn

Related terms

• răposa, repauza, paos