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    Siesta (en. Nap)

    /sjes.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A rest period taken in the afternoon, generally after lunch.
    After eating, I enjoy a siesta to recharge my energy.
    Después de comer, disfruto de una siesta para recargar energías.
    Cultural tradition of resting during the hottest hours of the day.
    In many Spanish-speaking countries, the siesta is a common practice.
    En muchos países hispanohablantes, la siesta es una práctica común.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'siesta', which means 'sixth hour', because it refers to the time of day when the rest is taken.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a siesta
    To take a short break or sleep for a while.
    echar una siesta
    the siesta of the just
    A siesta taken with peace and without worries.
    la siesta del justo

    Related Words

    sleep
    Action of being in a state of physical and mental rest.
    dormir
    rest
    Period of time when an activity is interrupted to regain strength.
    descanso
    repose
    State of tranquility and absence of activity.
    reposo

    Slang Meanings

    To take a little nap
    After eating, I take a little nap on the sofa.
    Después de comer, me echo un sueñecito en el sofá.
    To take a little sleep
    I'm going to take a little sleep now that I have free time.
    Voy a echar una dormidita ahora que tengo tiempo libre.