resort

[/rɪˈzɔːrt/]

noun/verbpl: resorts

resort; estância; refúgio

1. A place designed for relaxation and recreation, typically with hotels and entertainment facilities

We spent our vacation at a beach resort.

Passamos nossas férias em um resort à beira-mar.

2. To turn to something as an option or solution, especially as a last choice

She had to resort to borrowing money from her family.

Ela teve que recorrer a pedir dinheiro emprestado à sua família.

3. A place that is frequently visited for a particular purpose

This mountain town is a popular ski resort.

Esta cidade montanhosa é uma estância de esqui popular.

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General Brazilian

resort/estância/balneário

Resort is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese for vacation destinations

São Paulo

resort/clube de férias

Both terms are used, with resort being more common

Portugal

estância/complexo turístico

Portuguese speakers often prefer traditional terms over English 'resort'

last resort - última opção/último recurso

resort to - recorrer a

as a last resort - como último recurso

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