brief trip

[/brif trɪp/]
nounpl: brief trips
viagem curta
1. A short journey or excursion that lasts for a limited period of time
We took a brief trip to the beach over the weekend.
Fizemos uma viagem curta à praia no fim de semana.
2. A quick visit to a place for a short duration
During her brief trip to São Paulo, she visited the museum.
Durante sua viagem curta a São Paulo, ela visitou o museu.
In Brazilian culture, brief trips are often used to refer to weekend getaways or short vacations to nearby destinations. This is particularly popular in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where people frequently escape to beaches, mountain towns, or countryside areas for short breaks. The phrase is used casually in both formal and informal contexts.
NYC Slang
quick jaunt
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short tripquick tripshort journeyquick getawayday tripweekend trip
Antonyms / Antônimos
long tripextended journeylengthy voyage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viagem curta
Most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
viagem rápida
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
viagem curta / escapada
Escapada is also popular for weekend trips
Portugal
viagem breve / pequena viagem
Slightly more formal phrasing

Related Words

travelexcursiongetawayitinerarydestination

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the road
take a quick getaway
have a flying visit
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