Spain Explained
What is Siesta? (EP 07)
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Spain's most famous tradition is also its most misunderstood. The siesta isn't what you think it is, and most Spaniards don't actually take one.
This episode breaks down what a siesta actually is, why it's fundamentally different from just any nap, and how the word itself covers two distinct things: the sleep and the midday break when Spain effectively pauses. You'll learn where the word comes…