How to Say "Have a Good Nap" in Spanish

que duermas una buena siesta

/ke dweɾmas una bwena sjesta/from spelling rules

To say 'have a good nap' in Spanish, use que duermas una buena siesta.

This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to enjoy a restful short sleep during the day.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to 'that you sleep a good nap'. In this context, que functions as a shorthand for saying 'I wish that…'.

The phrase uses the subjunctive mood (duermas) because it expresses a wish or desire rather than a direct command.

The word siesta comes from the Latin word sexta, meaning the 'sixth hour'. This refers to the time around noon when the sun is at its highest and the heat is most intense.
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a siesta is not just a nap but a social boundary. Shops and businesses may close entirely for several hours, making it impossible to run errands during the 'siesta' period.
While a 'siesta' is widely known, if you simply nod off for a moment, you might call it a cabezada, which literally translates to a 'head hit' or 'head strike'.

Que tenga una buena siesta, señor García.
Have a good nap, Mr. Garcia.
Que tengas una buena siesta, Juan. Nos vemos luego.
Have a good nap, Juan. See you later.
Descansa bien, mamá. Te despierto cuando vuelva.
Rest well, mom. I will wake you up when I return.
¡Que duermas una buena siesta!
Have a good nap!
Que duermas una buena siesta para que descanses.
Have a good nap so that you can rest.

Daniel is leaving the room while María prepares to sleep.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries que, siesta, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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