siesta

     

A siesta (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsjesta]) is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the miday meal. Such a period of sleep is a common tradition in some countries, particularly those where the weather is warm. The word siesta is Spanish, from the Latin hora sexta - "the sixth hour" (counting from dawn, therefore noon, hence "midday rest").

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