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city breaks

[/ˈsɪti breɪks/]
nounpl: city breaks
escapadas urbanas
1. Short vacation trips to cities, typically lasting a few days, focusing on cultural attractions, entertainment, and urban experiences
We're planning several city breaks to European capitals this year.
Estamos planejando várias escapadas urbanas para capitais europeias este ano.
2. Brief holidays taken in urban areas as opposed to countryside or beach destinations
City breaks have become increasingly popular among young professionals.
As escapadas urbanas tornaram-se cada vez mais populares entre profissionais jovens.
Synonyms
urban getawayscity tripsshort city vacationsurban holidays
Antonyms
beach vacationscountryside retreatsrural escapes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escapadas urbanas
Most common translation in Brazil
São Paulo
viagens de curta duração à cidade
Alternative longer form used in São Paulo
Portugal
escapadinhas urbanas
Common in Portugal with diminutive form
Portugal
fins de semana na cidade
Alternative phrase emphasizing weekend trips

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a city break
book a city break
escape to the city
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