Vacaciones (en. Vacation)

/baka'sjones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Days when a person does not work or attend classes.

During summer vacation, I travel with my family.

Durante las vacaciones de verano, viajo con mi familia.

Time designated for resting or enjoying a different place.

This year my vacation will be at the beach.

Este año mis vacaciones serán en la playa.

Period during which a school is closed.

Students eagerly anticipate Christmas vacation.

Los estudiantes esperan con ansias las vacaciones de Navidad.

From the Latin 'vacatio', which means 'to empty' or 'to be free'.

summer vacation

Period of the year when there are no classes, usually in the hottest months.

vacaciones de verano

to take vacations

To take advantage of free time to rest or travel.

tomar vacaciones

paid vacation

Days off during which salary is still received.

vacaciones pagadas

to pack

Preparing clothes and items for a vacation trip.

hacer las maletas

trip

Travel to a different place, usually for leisure.

viaje

tourism

Activity of traveling to get to know places.

turismo

stay

Time spent in a place during vacation.

estancia

Holiweek

We are planning a holiweek at the beach with friends.

Estamos planeando un holiweek en la playa con amigos.

Vacays

I need a vacay from this job.

Necesito una vacay de este trabajo.