siesta

Definitions of siesta
  1. noun
    a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
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    type of:
    cabezada, cabezadilla, dormirela, duermevela, siestecilla, siestecita
    sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
  2. noun
    a period of time spent sleeping
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    type of:
    periodo, período
    an amount of time
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