No. 1,771 in Portuguese
férias
"Férias" means "vacation" or "holiday," referring to a period of rest or leisure, typically from work or school.
In a sentence
Eu gosto muito de planejar minhas férias.
I really enjoy planning my vacations.
Here, "férias" refers to extended periods of leisure or vacation time, commonly a scheduled break from work or study.
As férias escolares começam no próximo mês.
School holidays begin next month.
In this sentence, "férias" pertains to holidays or breaks specific to the academic calendar for schools.
Durante as férias, visitei alguns amigos antigos.
During the vacation, I visited some old friends.
"Férias" in this sentence denotes a timeframe where the speaker was free from typical responsibilities, suitable for leisure activities such as visiting friends.
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