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

Meaning

To take a nap during the day to recharge. In Spain it is practically a cultural institution; across Latin America it is the midday rest that makes the rest of the day noticeably better. Even twenty minutes can feel like hitting a reset button.

Examples

I took a twenty-minute nap and woke up feeling completely refreshed.

If you can squeeze in a nap before the meeting, do it.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Zetear

In Mexico, a woman who is always asking for things with zero shame and keeps pushing until she gets what she wants. A rogona never stops mooching, borrowing, or begging for favors, more persistent than any ad campaign.