ida e volta

[ˈidɐ i ˈvɔltɐ]

nounfemininepl: idas e voltas

round trip

1. A journey or trip that goes to a destination and returns to the point of origin

I booked a round trip flight to London for next month.

Reservei uma passagem de ida e volta para Londres no próximo mês.

2. A ticket or fare that includes both outbound and return journeys

The round trip ticket is cheaper than buying two one-way tickets.

A passagem de ida e volta é mais barata do que comprar duas passagens de ida.

3. Used metaphorically to describe repetitive or circular patterns

Life is full of ups and downs, a constant coming and going.

A vida é cheia de idas e voltas, um constante vaivém.

NYC Slang

round trip

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ida e volta

Standard usage for round trips in travel contexts

São Paulo

ida e volta

Common in urban transportation and commercial contexts

Portugal

ida e volta

Standard usage, though 'bilhete de ida e volta' is more formal

Rio de Janeiro

ida e volta

Commonly used in tourism and transportation sectors

dar uma volta

ir e vir

idas e vindas da vida

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