CEFR B2

siesta

noun

Meaning

A short nap taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries.

Examples

In Spain, it's common for shops to close in the afternoon so employees can take a siesta.
She felt much more refreshed after her short siesta and was ready to continue working.

Synonyms: nap, doze, snooze, rest

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siesta (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /siˈɛstə/

Definition

A short nap taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries.

Examples

In Spain, it's common for shops to close in the afternoon so employees can take a siesta.
She felt much more refreshed after her short siesta and was ready to continue working.
The heat of the midday sun often encourages people to have a siesta.

How to Use siesta

take a siesta (collocation): To have an afternoon nap. — "After lunch, I always like to take a siesta for an hour."

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