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stopover

[/ˈstɒpˌoʊvər/]
nounpl: stopovers
parada
1. A brief stop or stay in a place during a journey, especially during a flight with a connection
We had a two-hour stopover in Paris before continuing to Rome.
Tivemos uma parada de duas horas em Paris antes de continuar para Roma.
2. The right to stop at an intermediate point in a journey without affecting the validity of a ticket
The airline offers a stopover option on international routes.
A companhia aérea oferece a opção de parada em rotas internacionais.
3. A place where one stops during a journey
Madrid was our stopover on the way to Barcelona.
Madrid foi nossa parada no caminho para Barcelona.
Synonyms
layoverstophaltbreakintermediate stop
Antonyms
direct flightnon-stop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada
Most common term used in Brazil for any brief stop during travel
General Brazilian
conexão
Used specifically for flight connections
Portugal
paragem
Standard Portuguese term for a stop or halt
Portugal
escala
Commonly used in Portuguese aviation context

Related Idioms & Phrases

stopover privilege
stopover rights
make a stopover
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