No. 2,572 in Portuguese
feriados
"Feriados" means "holidays" or "public holidays" in English.
In a sentence
Os feriados nacionais são muito importantes para a cultura do país.
National holidays are very important for the country's culture.
In this sentence, 'feriados' refers to official holidays observed nationally, emphasizing their cultural significance.
Durante os feriados prolongados, muitas pessoas viajam para descansar.
During long weekends, many people travel to relax.
Here, 'feriados' denotes extended holiday periods, often linked to weekends or special occasions.
Ele sempre planeja atividades especiais para aproveitar os feriados.
He always plans special activities to enjoy the holidays.
In this sentence, 'feriados' refers to any holiday in general, highlighting opportunities for leisure or recreation.
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