What is the Spanish word for "nap"?

Learn how to say "nap" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

nap

Spanish

siesta

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Examples of how to use "nap" in Spanish

English
I need to take a short nap.
Spanish
Necesito tomar una siesta corta.
English
I took a short nap after lunch.
Spanish
Tomé una siesta corta después del almuerzo.
English
The baby usually has a nap at two.
Spanish
El bebé suele dormir la siesta a las dos.
English
He felt better after a quick nap.
Spanish
Se sintió mejor después de una siesta rápida.
English
She planned a nap before the meeting.
Spanish
Ella planeó una siesta antes de la reunión.

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