Siesta: meaning, definitions and examples

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siesta

 

[ siหˆษ›stษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

afternoon rest

A siesta is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. It is a common practice in some countries with hot climates to avoid the hottest part of the day. The siesta tradition is believed to have originated in Spain and is still observed in many Spanish-speaking countries.

Synonyms

break, nap, rest

Examples of usage

  • I like to take a siesta after lunch to feel refreshed for the rest of the day.
  • In Spain, the shops close during siesta time to allow people to rest.

Translations

Translations of the word "siesta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sesta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคชเคนเคฐ เค•เฅ€ เคเคชเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mittagsschlaf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidur siang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั”ัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siesta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚จใ‚นใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sieste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ siesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸle uykusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ฎ์ž 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠู„ูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siesta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ siesta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ็ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ siesta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ siesta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัะบั– าฑะนา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผnorta yuxusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ siesta

Etymology

The word 'siesta' comes from the Latin word 'sexta', which means the sixth hour after dawn. The concept of a siesta has been around for centuries and is deeply rooted in Mediterranean and Latin American cultures. It was traditionally a way to escape the heat of the day and recharge energy levels. While the siesta may not be as common in modern times, it still holds a special place in the cultural heritage of many countries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,695, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.