Meaning of siesta in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /siˈɛstə/

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  1. Noun

    siesta

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: Spanish, from Latin sexta (hora) ‘sixth hour’

    Definitions

    1. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

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