Les vacances
Example: Les vacances d'estiu són ideals per visitar la costa catalana.
Definition
"Les vacances" refers to periods of rest or leisure time, typically taken from work or school, during which people travel, relax, or engage in recreational activities. In hospitality, "les vacances" often involve stays at hotels or resorts to enjoy a break from routine.
Etymology
The phrase "les vacances" comes from the Latin word 'vacantia,' meaning 'freedom' or 'emptiness,' which evolved in Old French as 'vacance' before becoming 'vacances' in Catalan and other Romance languages. Did you know that originally, it referred to the absence of occupation or duty, perfectly capturing the essence of taking time off?
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"Les vacances" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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