The plural form of siesta is siestas.
Should I siesta or take a siesta?
A siesta (from Spanish, pronounced [ˈsjesta] and meaning "nap") is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. Such a period of sleep is a common tradition in some countries, particularly those where the weather is warm.
How do you use the word siesta?
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries).
- I went upstairs for my afternoon siesta.
- Lots of people were taking a short siesta in the shade.
- They have a siesta during the hottest part of the day.
- She missed Spain and the languor of a siesta on a hot summer afternoon.
