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How do you spell Siesta?

Correct spelling

siesta

From Spanish sexta hora, the sixth hour — midday rest.

Why is siesta spelled this way?

From Spanish siesta, itself from Latin sexta hora, the sixth hour — noon, when Romans rested. The tradition predates the word.

Common misspellings of siesta

syestasieстаsestaseiesta

Example

The whole town shut down for the afternoon siesta.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell siesta?+
The correct spelling is "siesta". From Spanish sexta hora, the sixth hour — midday rest.
Is it syesta or siesta?+
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