WordReference English-Swedish Dictionary © 2025:
| Huvudsakliga översättningar |
| respite n | (temporary relief) | frist, andrum s |
| | (formell) | uppskov, anstånd s |
| | (formell) | respit s |
| | The drugs offered Peter some respite from the pain. |
| | The coolness after the storm was a welcome respite from the unremitting heat of the summer. |
| respite n | (pause, break) | rast s |
| | | paus s |
| | Rachel and Amber worked all day, with a respite for lunch. |
| respite n | (temporary delay) | uppskov, anstånd s |
| | The defence requested two weeks' respite to examine the new evidence. |
| Ytterligare översättningar |
| respite [sb]⇒ vtr | formal, usually passive (temporarily relieve) | bevilja uppskov, ge anstånd vtr + prep |
| | Oliver was glad to be respited from his pain. |
| respite [sb] vtr | formal, often passive (obligation, punishment: grant delay) | bevilja uppskov, ge anstånd vtr + prep |
| | The businessman begged his creditors to respite him, as he could not repay the debts immediately. |