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escapada

[es-ka-pah-dah]
nounfemininepl: escapadas
escape, getaway, brief trip
1. A quick or sudden escape from a place or situation
The prisoners made a daring escapade from the jail.
Os prisioneiros fizeram uma escapada ousada da prisão.
2. A brief trip or outing, usually for leisure or adventure
We took a weekend escapade to the beach.
Fizemos uma escapada de fim de semana para a praia.
3. A daring or adventurous deed, often mischievous
His escapades as a teenager were legendary.
Suas escapadas na adolescência eram lendárias.
NYC Slang
getaway, quick trip
Synonyms
fugaevasãosaídaviagem rápidaaventura
Antonyms
permanênciacapturaaprisionamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escapada
Common usage for quick trips or escapes
Portugal
escapada
Also used for weekend getaways and brief trips
São Paulo
escapada
Frequently used colloquially for informal outings

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma escapada
uma escapada romântica
escapada de fim de semana
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