noun🔗ShareSiesta, cabezadaA short period of sleep, especially one during the day."After lunch, I took a nap to recharge before my afternoon classes. "Después del almuerzo, tomé una siesta para recargar energías antes de mis clases de la tarde.physiologytimebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEchar una siesta, dormir un ratoTo have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day."After lunch, the baby likes to nap for about an hour. "Después del almuerzo, al bebé le gusta echar una siesta durante aproximadamente una hora.physiologyactiontimebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBajar la guardiaTo be off one's guard."The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."Los reguladores bajaron la guardia ante el colapso financiero.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePelusa, velloA soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather."The sofa had a soft nap, making it comfortable for long naps. "El sofá tenía una pelusa suave, lo que lo hacía cómodo para largas siestas.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDirección del peloThe common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile."If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction."Si la tela tiene dirección del pelo, asegúrese de que todas las piezas se corten en la misma dirección.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfieltrarTo form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather)."The tailor carefully napped the leather for the new, soft-feeling briefcase. "El sastre afieltró cuidadosamente el cuero para el nuevo maletín de tacto suave.materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApuesta basada en los mejores consejos de los expertosA type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips."My uncle placed a nap on the favorite horse in the race, hoping for a win. "Mi tío hizo una apuesta basada en los mejores consejos de los expertos sobre el caballo favorito en la carrera, esperando una victoria.sportracebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNapoleónA card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon."During family game night, we played a nap, and my sister won three tricks. "Durante la noche de juegos en familia, jugamos al Napoleón y mi hermana ganó tres bazas.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna apuesta para tomar cinco bazas en el juego de cartas NapoleónA bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon."My sister took a nap in the card game Napoleon, hoping to win the hand. "Mi hermana hizo una apuesta en el juego de cartas Napoleón, con la esperanza de ganar la mano.gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgarrar, atraparTo grab; to nab."The security guard managed to nap the shoplifter before he could escape the store. "El guardia de seguridad logró atrapar al ladrón antes de que pudiera escapar de la tienda.actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir con salsaTo cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive)."The chicken was gently napped with a creamy mushroom sauce before being served. "El pollo fue cubierto suavemente con una salsa cremosa de champiñones antes de ser servido.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTaza, tazón(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl."Grandma brought a large, heavy nap to the table for the stew. "La abuela trajo una taza grande y pesada a la mesa para el estofado.utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
