spring break
[/sprɪŋ breɪk/]
nounpl: spring breaks
recesso de primavera
1. A scheduled vacation period in spring for students at schools and universities, typically lasting one to two weeks
Many students travel to beach destinations during spring break.
Muitos estudantes viajam para destinos de praia durante o recesso de primavera.
2. A break from academic activities and classes during the spring season
We're planning to visit our grandparents over spring break.
Estamos planejando visitar nossos avós durante o recesso de primavera.
Spring break is a significant cultural phenomenon in the United States and Canada, particularly among college students, who often travel to warm destinations like Florida, Mexico, or the Caribbean. While the concept exists in Brazilian education (especially in international schools), it is not as institutionalized or culturally dominant as in North America. The term has gained some awareness in Brazil due to American cultural influence and international student exchange programs.
NYC Slang
spring break (same term used in NYC, often associated with party trips to Florida or Caribbean)
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