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recess in Spanish

recess in Spanish is receso, recreo, patio — recess means a break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

recess in Spanish

receso
noun
recreo
noun
(Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
patio
noun
(Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
quiete
noun
(Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
receso
noun
(Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
recesar
verb

What does "recess" mean?

  1. noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
    "The kids ran outside for recess after lunch."
  2. noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
    "A small statue sat in a recess in the wall."
  3. verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.
    "The judge recessed the court until the following morning."

recess in a sentence

  • The kids ran outside for recess after lunch.
  • Congress is on recess until next month.
  • A small statue sat in a recess in the wall.
  • The judge recessed the court until the following morning.

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What is "recess" in Spanish?

"recess" in Spanish is receso, recreo, patio. recess means: A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

How do you use "recess" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids ran outside for recess after lunch." In Spanish, "recess" is receso, recreo, patio.

Are there other ways to say "recess" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "recess": receso, recreo, patio, quiete, recesar.

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