toma una siesta

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. take a nap
Marcos, te estás muriendo de sueño. Ve a tu cuarto y toma una siesta. Te despertaré cuando esté lista la cena.Marcos, you are falling asleep. Go to your room and take a nap. I'll wake you up when dinner is ready.
a. he takes a nap (masculine)
¿Qué hace el abuelo en las tardes? - Toma una siesta primero, y luego se va a jugar póker con sus amigos.What does grandpa do in the afternoons? - He takes a nap first, and then goes to play poker with his friends.
b. she takes a nap (feminine)
Mariel siempre se queda hasta tarde estudiando. Al día siguiente, cuando regresa de la escuela, toma una siesta para recuperar energías.Mariel always stays up late studying. The next day, when she comes back from school, she takes a nap to recharge.
c. takes a nap
Tomás toma una siesta mientras Clara ve televisión.Tomas takes a nap while Clara watches TV.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. take a nap
Señor Ayala, yo sé que toma una siesta en su oficina todas las tardes cuando regresa de almorzar.Mr. Ayala, I know you take a nap in your office every afternoon when you come back from lunch.
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