semester vacation
[səˈmɛstər vəˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: semester vacations
férias de semestre
1. A break or holiday period that occurs between academic semesters in schools and universities
During semester vacation, many students travel home to visit their families.
Durante as férias de semestre, muitos estudantes viajam para casa para visitar suas famílias.
2. The scheduled time off granted to students after completing a half-year academic term
The semester vacation lasts two weeks before classes resume.
As férias de semestre duram duas semanas antes das aulas recomeçarem.
In Brazil, semester vacation typically refers to the break between the first and second academic semesters, usually occurring in July. This is distinct from the longer summer vacation (dezembro-janeiro). In the USA, the term is less commonly used as American schools typically operate on a traditional calendar year system with summer, winter, and spring breaks rather than semester-based breaks. The concept is more prevalent in universities with semester-based academic calendars.
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