Siesta (noun)

A short nap taken during the afternoon, especially in Spain and Latin America.

Origin:

From spanish siesta, from latin sexta hora "sixth hour" (of the roman day, counting from sunrise).

Examples:

1. In Spain, it is common to take a siesta after lunch.
2. I always feel refreshed after a siesta.
3. The heat was too much for him, he had to take a siesta.
4. The siesta is a tradition that has been passed down for generations.
5. During the summer months, I like to take a siesta in the afternoon to avoid the heat.