getaway

[/ˈɡɛtəweɪ/]

nounpl: getaways

fuga, escapada

1. An escape, especially from a place or situation

The criminals made their getaway in a stolen car.

Os criminosos fizeram sua fuga em um carro roubado.

2. A short vacation or trip, especially one taken to relax or escape daily life

We're planning a weekend getaway to the beach.

Estamos planejando uma escapada de fim de semana para a praia.

NYC Slang

beat it, bounce, dip out (informal usage for leaving quickly)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escapada, fuga

Most common usage in both contexts

São Paulo

escapadinha

Informal diminutive form, commonly used for short trips

Portugal

fugida, evasão

More formal; 'escapadinha' also used informally

make a getaway - fazer uma fuga/escapada

getaway car - carro de fuga

quick getaway - fuga rápida

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