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Example sentences for: siesta

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Department stores do not close for the siesta.
During the hottest hours, things come to a virtual standstill, though the Caribbean siesta is an hour or two shorter than its Mediterranean counterpart.
You can buy almost anything here, from foodstuffs to footwear, but be advised that the siesta still reigns in this part of Spain and nothing is open between about 2pm and 5pm.
Take along plenty of high-factor sunscreen and sun hats, and make sure they’re covered up during the middle of the day (a siesta during the hottest part of the day may be a good idea to avoid sunburn).
The siesta is an important part of the day.