noun
- afternoon naps or rest periods, especially those taken during the hottest part of the day in hot climates
Usage: plural of siesta; common in Spanish-speaking countries and Mediterranean cultures
Examples
- Many Spanish businesses close for siestas between 2 and 4 PM.
- The tourists learned to appreciate the local custom of taking siestas.
- During summer, the workers scheduled their siestas to avoid the intense heat.
- She missed her daily siestas when she moved to a colder climate.
- The hotel offered quiet rooms perfect for afternoon siestas.
- Traditional siestas help people stay refreshed in hot weather.