Nap in spanish
Siesta
pronunciation: siestɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: siestɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
nap1 = siesta.
Example: A small, but growing, number of employers are allowing workplace naps; some are actively encouraging this little reprieve from consciousness.more:
» against the nap = a contrapelo.
Example: Brush your curtains regularly, against the nap and then with the nap direction, to remove dust.» have + a nap = echarse una siestecita, dormir una siestecita, echarse una cabezadita, echarse una siestita.
Example: But now they are eleven and eight -- they can take care of themselves while their mummy has a nap.» power nap = cabezada que te deja nuevo. [Usado para referirse a una siesta que ayuda a recuperar energías]
Example: Recent research also demonstrates that power naps can boost productivity.» take + a nap = echarse una siesta, dormir una siesta.
Example: I find that we are so linked to the computer that when the computer takes a nap we just sit there staring into space.nap2 = echarse una siesta, dormir una siesta, dar una cabezadita.
Example: This new & novel US workplace initiative to nap on the job is contrasted with the recent marked decline of the siesta in Mexico, Spain, & Italy.