Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Nap O'Clock? Time for a "Siesta"

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A siesta is a midday nap, especially popular in Spanish-speaking cultures. The word comes from a Latin term meaning "the sixth hour or midday." It's the linguistic equivalent of a hammock in the shade.

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May 27, 2025

siesta

[ see-es-tuh ] noun

a midday or afternoon rest or nap

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