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    Siyesta (en. Siesta)

    si-yes-ta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A brief or short sleep taken in the middle of the day.
    After lunch, he always takes a siesta for an hour.
    Matapos ang tanghalian, lagi siyang nag-siyesta ng isang oras.
    An afternoon rest commonly observed in countries with hot climates.
    People in these countries are fond of siestas to refresh themselves.
    Ang mga tao sa mga bansang ito ay nahihilig sa siyesta upang mag-refresh.

    Etymology

    Spanish, derived from 'siesta' meaning afternoon nap.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's take a siesta
    An invitation or suggestion to rest in the afternoon.
    Mag-siyesta tayo

    Related Words

    sleep
    The state of resting or resting for the body and mind.
    tulog
    rest
    Time or opportunity to relax or be quiet.
    pahinga

    Slang Meanings

    Naptime or break in the middle of the day
    Bro, what time is it? Let's take a siesta before we work again.
    Bro, anong oras na? Mag-siyesta na tayo bago magtrabaho ulit.
    Time for afternoon sleep
    It's siesta time, so there shouldn't be any noise!
    Siyesta na mga kapa, kaya dapat wala nang ingay!
    Super lazy or chill state
    Right now, I'm just relaxing, like I'm on a siesta all day.
    Ngayon, relax lang ako, parang siyesta lang ako buong araw.