Siesta
EN→ZH
What Does Siesta Mean?
- 午睡
- 小睡
Siesta Pronunciation
/siˈɛstə/
Siesta Definition
noun
Definition
A short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal.
In ZH
在下午早些时候（通常在午餐后）小睡一会儿。
How to Use Siesta in a Sentence
- I love to take a siesta after lunch.
- In Spain, it is common to have a siesta.
- He enjoys a short siesta during his break at work.
- The children take a siesta after playing outside.
- A siesta can help improve productivity in the afternoon.
Cultural Notes
The siesta is a traditional practice in several countries, especially in Spain and Latin America, where the midday heat makes it uncomfortable to work.