siesta in Latin
siesta in Latin is merīdiātiō — siesta means a short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
siesta in Latin
merīdiātiō
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.
What does "siesta" mean?
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noun A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
"Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five."
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verb To take a siesta; to nap in the afternoon.
"We siestaed through the worst of the midday heat."
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siesta in a sentence
- Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five.
- He stretched out on the sofa for a quick siesta after lunch.
- We siestaed through the worst of the midday heat.
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What is "siesta" in Latin?
"siesta" in Latin is merīdiātiō. siesta means: A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
How do you use "siesta" in a sentence?
Example: "Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five." In Latin, "siesta" is merīdiātiō.
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