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How to pronounce siesta

“siesta” pronunciation in American English

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“siesta” in real sentences

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  1. home, have lunch, siesta.

    The Obama White House

  2. In Mexico we call it siesta.

    Jimmy Kimmel Live

  3. Golf, sleep, tan, sleep, nice siesta.

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  4. a siesta i'd have a power nap

    🐺CS Trades - Wolf Pack🐺

Words that sound like “siesta”

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