vacación

USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural.
la vacación(
bah
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kah
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syohn
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. vacation
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¡Me urge una vacación! Este semestre está bien pesado.I desperately need a vacation! This semester is really tough.
b. holiday
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Estás muy estresado; necesitas irte de vacaciones.You are too stressed out; you should go on holiday.
c. holidays (plural)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Mi padres pasaron las vacaciones de Semana Santa en Argentina.My parents spent the Easter holidays in Argentina.
d. break
¿Cuántas clases faltan para las vacaciones?How many classes are left until break?
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