siesta

[US]/sɪ'estə/
[UK]/sɪ'ɛstə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries

vi. to take a short nap or rest in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries

Phrases & Collocations

take a siesta

Example Sentences

I went upstairs for my afternoon siesta.

Lots of people were taking a short siesta in the shade.

take a short siesta

take a relaxing siesta

have a siesta break

schedule a daily siesta

take a siesta after lunch

enjoy a peaceful siesta

Real-world Examples

I, um, took a little siesta earlier...

Source: English little tyrant

And then you can have your siesta, all right?

Source: "Father in the Time" Original Soundtrack

I feel to go to my bedroom and have a siesta, and that's not what I want.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

It doesn't leave a lot of time for siestas.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

And I'm looking forward to having my first proper 'siesta' as well!

Source: Emma's delicious English

In fact, that's why a lot of countries have a siesta culture.

Source: Popular Science Essays

My problem with a siesta is that if I have a sleep in the afternoon I'd never wake up!

Source: 6 Minute English

Kezia and her grandmother were taking their siesta together.

Source: Garden Party (Part 1)

Would you mind if l took a little siesta?

Source: Everybody Loves Raymond Season 3

It was as though everyone were taking a siesta.

Source: Norwegian Wood

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