Meaning
rest, repose, break
- rest, break
- sleep, rest
- retirement
In a sentence
Dopo pranzo ho bisogno di un po' di riposo.
After lunch I need a bit of rest.
Sei già andato in pensione o sei a riposo?
Have you already retired, or are you retired?
La domenica è il mio unico giorno di riposo.
Sunday is my only day of rest.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| riposo | masculine · singular |
| riposi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use riposo for physical rest or a break; pausa is more for a scheduled interruption, especially at work or in activities.
- A riposo means bedridden or ordered to rest by a doctor; not just casually relaxing.
- For retirement from work, pensione is more common in everyday speech; riposo sounds formal or fixed in expressions.