noun
- a short nap taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries
Usage: from Spanish
Examples
- After lunch, Maria took a siesta to escape the midday heat.
- The Spanish tradition of siesta helps people avoid the hottest part of the day.
- Many shops in Mexico close for siesta between 2 and 4 PM.
- He felt refreshed after his afternoon siesta.
- The hotel guests enjoyed a peaceful siesta by the pool.
- During summer, a siesta is essential in Mediterranean countries.