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excursão

[ɛks.kur.ˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: excursões
excursion
1. A short journey or trip taken for pleasure, often as part of a group or organized activity
The school organized an excursion to the museum.
A escola organizou uma excursão ao museu.
2. A deviation or digression from a main topic or path
The professor made an interesting excursion into historical context.
O professor fez uma interessante excursão no contexto histórico.
3. In mathematics or physics, a variation or movement away from an equilibrium or reference point
The amplitude of the excursion was measured precisely.
A amplitude da excursão foi medida com precisão.
Synonyms
passeioviagemjornadatourida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excursão
standard usage for organized trips and outings
São Paulo
excursão
commonly used for school and tourist trips
Rio de Janeiro
excursão
standard usage, also used colloquially as 'passeio'
Portugal
excursão
standard usage; 'passeio' or 'saída' may be more colloquial

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma excursão - to take an excursion
excursão de um dia - day trip
excursão guiada - guided tour
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