hacer la siesta

hacer la siesta(
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sehr
 
lah
 
syehs
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tah
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to take a nap
Hoy voy a hacer la siesta en el sofá. No me apetece acostarme en la cama.Today I'm going to take a nap on the sofa. I don't feel like going to bed.
b. to have a nap
Los niños hacen la siesta todos los días en la guardería infantil.The kids have a nap at the daycare center every day.
c. to take a siesta
Haz la siesta si estás cansado.Take a siesta if you're tired.
d. to have a siesta
Hoy hice la siesta, pero sigo teniendo sueño.I had a siesta today, but I'm still sleepy.
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