recreo
/reˈkɾeo/ · B2 · noun · m
diversion
🏫⚽ re- again + crear create: recess is when kids re-create themselves
Recreo comes from recrear, built from re- (again) + crear (to create, make). Recreation renews you, so a break from class is a time to refresh and make yourself anew. English recreation is a direct cousin.