la
feminine
/ˈsjesta/
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Translation
nap, siesta
Word origin
From Latin sexta (hora), 'the sixth hour', the midday rest counted from dawn in Roman timekeeping. The same Latin root gives English 'sext'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sexta
- English cognates
- sext
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralsiestas
Examples
.
After eating I take a nap.
.
The siesta is a Spanish custom.
.
The baby takes a nap in the afternoon.
mucha .
A short nap gives you lots of energy.
despiertes, .
Do not wake me, I am in the middle of my nap.
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