siesta
|si-es-ta|
B1
/siˈɛstə/
afternoon nap
Etymology
Etymology Information
'siesta' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'siesta', where 'sexta' meant 'sixth hour' (referring to the sixth hour of daylight).
Historical Evolution
'siesta' changed from the Latin word 'sexta' and eventually became the modern English word 'siesta'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sixth hour of the day', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'afternoon nap'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal.
After lunch, I took a siesta to recharge for the rest of the day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42