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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "OO" (as in "Uber") + "nah" (as in "nacho") + "SYEHS" + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A short midday nap taken after lunch, a deeply rooted Spanish tradition especially in warmer regions. The siesta is the ritual the whole world associates with Spain, and while modern work schedules have made it less common, the concept remains a genuine cultural institution and, honestly, a very good idea.

Examples

After lunch I always take a half-hour nap before heading back to work.

On weekends the midday nap is the thing he looks forward to most.

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Regional synonyms

A lot or plenty in Colombia, used as an intensifier to emphasize large quantities. It's interchangeable with 'resto' and adds that Colombian flavor to everyday speech.