March break

[/mɑːrtʃ breɪk/]
nounpl: March breaks
recesso de março
1. A week-long vacation period in March for students in North American schools, typically occurring in mid-March
The students are excited because March break is coming next week.
Os alunos estão animados porque o recesso de março está chegando na próxima semana.
2. A scheduled break from school activities, often used by students to travel or relax
Many families plan their vacations around March break.
Muitas famílias planejam suas férias em torno do recesso de março.
March break is a significant cultural institution in North America, particularly in Canada and the United States, where it represents a key moment in the school calendar. Students often use this time for travel, family activities, or simply to rest. In Brazil, this concept is less standardized as the school calendar follows different schedules, though similar breaks exist at different times of the year.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spring breakmid-term breakschool break
Antonyms / Antônimos
school yearacademic term

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recesso de março
Standard translation used in educational contexts
Canada
March break
Primary term used in Canadian English; very common
United States
spring break
More commonly called spring break in the USA, though March break is also used
Portugal
pausa de março
Less commonly used; Portuguese schools follow different calendar systems

Related Words

spring breakschool vacationrecessholiday

Related Idioms & Phrases

plan ahead for March break
make the most of March break
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