tomo una siesta
/tomo una sjesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I take a nap" is translated into Spanish as tomo una siesta.
To express the idea of taking a nap, you can use tomo una siesta. Other ways to convey this include Echarse una siesta and the colloquial phrase echar una siesta.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a very short nap is called a cabezadita, which literally means 'a little head-nod'.
- The word siesta comes from the Latin sexta, referring to the 'sixth hour' of the day, which is the midpoint between sunrise and sunset.
- In Spain, the siesta is not always a sleep. For many adults, it is a period of 'quiet time' used for reading or relaxing after a heavy meal.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, necesito tomar una siesta breve en mi receso.Excuse me, I need to take a short nap during my break.
- Si hace tanto calor, me voy a echar una siesta en la tarde.If it's so hot, I'm going to take a nap in the afternoon.
- Estoy tan cansado que necesito echarme una cabezadita antes de seguir trabajando.I'm so tired that I need to take a quick nap before continuing to work.
- Siempre tomo una siesta después de comer.I always take a nap after eating.
- Si tengo sueño, tomo una siesta.If I am sleepy, I take a nap.
- Tomo una siesta para descansar un poco.I take a nap to rest a little.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their daily routines.
- MateoEstoy muy cansado hoy.I am very tired today.
- SofíaPuedes descansar un rato.You can rest for a while.
- MateoSí, tomo una siesta ahora.Yes, I'll take a nap now.
- SofíaQue descanses, Mateo.Get some rest, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries siesta, tomo, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
