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urban holidays

[/ˈɜːrbən ˈhɒlɪdeɪz/]
nounpl: urban holidays
férias urbanas
1. vacation time spent in cities, typically involving cultural activities, sightseeing, and entertainment rather than beach or countryside travel
Many young professionals prefer urban holidays where they can visit museums and restaurants.
Muitos jovens profissionais preferem férias urbanas onde podem visitar museus e restaurantes.
2. short trips or breaks taken in metropolitan areas during holiday periods
Urban holidays have become increasingly popular in European capitals.
As férias urbanas tornaram-se cada vez mais populares nas capitais europeias.
NYC Slang
city vacay
Synonyms
city breaksurban getawaysmetropolitan vacationscity vacations
Antonyms
beach holidayscountryside holidaysrural vacationsmountain holidays

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
férias urbanas
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
férias na cidade
alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
férias urbanas; turismo urbano
common in tourism industry
Portugal
férias urbanas; roteiros citadinos
formal and informal variants used

Related Idioms & Phrases

concrete jungle getaway
staycation in the metropolis
urban escape
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