A1 — Beginnernoun
vacanza
holiday; vacation
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ferieriposovilleggiaturapausa
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lavoroscuola
Usage note
'In vacanza' = on holiday. 'Le vacanze estive' = the summer holidays (plural). 'Essere in ferie' (formal/work context) vs 'essere in vacanza' (general). 'Buone vacanze!' = Enjoy your holiday!
Example
"Quest'estate andremo in vacanza in Sicilia."
"This summer we'll go on holiday to Sicily."
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