Las vacaciones
Example: Durante las vacaciones, muchos turistas visitan la costa española.
Definition
"Las vacaciones" are a period of time during which people take a break from their regular work or daily activities to rest, travel, or engage in leisure activities. It often involves traveling to different places, such as the coast, to enjoy a change of scenery and relaxation.
Etymology
The term "las vacaciones" comes from the Latin word 'vacatio,' meaning 'freedom' or 'exemption.' It originally referred to a period of exemption from duties. Did you know that the idea of 'vacation' as a leisure break developed over centuries as societies recognized the need for rest and recreation?
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"Las vacaciones" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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