word
Spanish
siesta
see-ES-tuh
siˈɛstəListen
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Syllable breakdown
siesta
Dictionary meaning
An afternoon rest or nap, especially as practised in hot countries.
History and origin
Spanish — from Latin 'sexta hora' (sixth hour — midday).
Examples
- In the summer heat, even the busiest locals took a brief siesta after lunch.
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