Similar words
reposo
reposo is more medical or formal, like bed rest, "reposo absoluto"; descanso is more everyday, like a break or relaxation.
Similar in other languages
Portuguese
repouso
repouso is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "rest."
Portuguese
resto
resto is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "rest."
Practice
1 What does descanso mean?
rest
2 Fill the gap: Necesito un ___.
Full sentence: Necesito un descanso. (I need a rest.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches descanso?
descanso: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.