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"Nap" is a noun which is often translated as "la siesta", and "take a walk" is a phrase which is often translated as "dar una vuelta". Learn more about the difference between "nap" and "take a walk" below.
nap(
nahp
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to rest)
c. echarse una siesta
We close the store in the afternoon so everyone can nap and eat lunch.Cerramos la tienda en la tarde para que todos puedan echarse una siesta y almorzar.
take a walk(
teyk
uh
wak
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. dar una vuelta
Let's take a walk. It's a beautiful night.Vamos a dar una vuelta. La noche es hermosa.
c. salir a caminar
I wanted to take a walk, but it's raining.Quería salir a caminar, pero está lloviendo.
d. ir a paseo (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
I'm going to take a walk. I'll be back in half an hour.Voy a ir a paseo. Regreso en media hora.
2. (colloquial) (used to tell someone to leave)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. lárgate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Take a walk, buddy.Lárgate, hombre.
b. pírate (informal) (singular) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Spain
You can't come into my restaurant and talk like that! Take a walk.¡No puedes entrar en mi restaurante y hablar así! Pírate.
c. vete a paseo (colloquial) (informal) (singular) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Spain
Take a walk. I don't want to see you anymore.Vete a paseo. Ya no te quiero ver.
