ramble across
[/ˈræmbəl əˈkrɔːs/]
verb (phrasal verb)
vagar/caminhar sem rumo por; percorrer vagando
1. to walk or travel aimlessly or leisurely across a place or area
We decided to ramble across the countryside on foot.
Decidimos vagar pela zona rural a pé.
2. to wander through a space while talking in a disorganized manner
The speaker began to ramble across various unrelated topics.
O orador começou a divagar sobre vários tópicos não relacionados.
3. to explore an area by walking in no particular direction
Tourists love to ramble across the historic districts of old towns.
Os turistas gostam de explorar os bairros históricos das cidades antigas.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'ramble across' evokes leisure, exploration, and freedom. It's particularly popular in tourism and recreational hiking contexts. The British 'rambling' tradition strongly influences usage, especially in describing countryside walks. In Brazil, this phrase often carries the connotation of relaxation and informal exploration, reflecting the cultural value placed on outdoor leisure activities.
NYC Slang
take a stroll across; cruise through
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