nap

• Sustantivo que designa un período corto de sueño, especialmente durante el día, o la superficie suave y afelpada de una tela.

A noun referring to a short period of sleep, especially during the day, or a soft, fuzzy surface texture on fabric.

1. Short sleepA1informal

   A brief period of sleep, often taken during the day and not in a bed.

   siesta corta

   • I took a quick nap after lunch.
   • She had a short nap on the sofa.
   • A power nap can help you feel refreshed.

   Sinónimoscatnapdozeforty winkskipsiestasnooze

2. Fabric surfaceB2formal

   The soft, fuzzy texture on the surface of certain fabrics like velvet or corduroy, created by raised fibers.

   Pelo de la tela

   • The velvet has a soft nap that feels luxurious.
   • Brush the nap of the corduroy in one direction.
   • The rug's nap was worn down from heavy foot traffic.

   Sinónimosdownflufffuzzpile

3. C1formalbritish

   A card game similar to whist, often played for stakes.

   Nap (juego de cartas)

   • They played a round of nap at the club.
   • Nap is a classic trick-taking game.
   • He won a small pot in a game of nap.

   Sinónimosnapoleon

• Verbo que denota la acción de dormir durante un período corto de tiempo, generalmente durante el día.

A verb used to indicate the act of sleeping for a short period of time, typically during the day.

1. Take a short sleepA2informal

   To sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

   Echar una siesta

   • She likes to nap after lunch.
   • He napped for twenty minutes before the meeting.
   • The baby is napping in the other room.

   Sinónimoscatnapdozenod offsnooze