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major destination

[/ˈmeɪdʒər ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: major destinations
principal destino
1. A primary or important location that attracts significant numbers of visitors, travelers, or business activity
Paris is a major destination for tourists from around the world.
Paris é um principal destino para turistas de todo o mundo.
2. A key target location for travel, commerce, or strategic importance
The port has become a major destination for international shipping.
O porto se tornou um principal destino para transporte marítimo internacional.
Synonyms
primary destinationkey destinationimportant locationprincipal hubmain attraction
Antonyms
minor destinationsecondary locationinsignificant place

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
principal destino; grande destino
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
destino principal
Preferred in business and tourism contexts
Portugal
principal destino; destino de eleição
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go-to destination
on everyone's bucket list
tourist hotspot
must-see place
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