What does "siesta" mean in English?

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Spanish

siesta

English

nap

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Examples of how to use "siesta" in Spanish

Spanish
Me eché una siesta después de comer.
English
I took a nap after lunch.
Spanish
Siempre tomo una siesta después de comer.
English
I always take a nap after lunch.
Spanish
Los niños duermen la siesta por la tarde.
English
The children take a nap in the afternoon.
Spanish
Quieres una breve siesta antes de viajar.
English
Do you want a short nap before traveling?
Spanish
En la oficina muchos hacen siestas cortas.
English
Many people in the office take short naps.

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Me eché una siesta después de comer.

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