extended drive

[ɪkˈstɛndɪd draɪv]
nounpl: extended drives
passeio prolongado; viagem estendida; unidade de armazenamento estendida
1. a long-distance journey or trip by vehicle, typically lasting several hours or more
We took an extended drive through the countryside to enjoy the scenery.
Fizemos um passeio prolongado pelo interior para aproveitar a paisagem.
2. in golf, a powerful shot that travels a considerable distance
The golfer's extended drive reached the far end of the fairway.
O drive estendido do golfista alcançou o final do fairway.
3. in computing, external or additional storage device with expanded capacity
I backed up my files to an extended drive for safekeeping.
Fiz backup dos meus arquivos em uma unidade de armazenamento estendida.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'extended drive' is commonly used for leisure road trips and family outings. In the USA, extended drives are popular for exploring natural attractions and interstate travel. In Brazil, 'passeio prolongado' reflects the cultural appreciation for scenic routes and weekend excursions. The term is also increasingly used in technology contexts across both regions.
NYC Slang
road trip; long haul
Synonyms / Sinônimos
long driveroad triplengthy journeyextended journeylong-distance drive
Antonyms / Antônimos
short drivebrief tripquick ride

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passeio prolongado; viagem estendida
most common usage for leisure driving
Rio de Janeiro
passeio longo; volta estendida
informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
viagem prolongada; trajeto estendido
often used in business/commute context
Portugal
viagem longa de carro; percurso estendido
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

road tripjourneycommuteexcursionexpedition

Related Idioms & Phrases

take an extended drive
go for an extended drive
extended drive into the country
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