férias
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "vacation" is férias, and it is always plural. A single public holiday is a feriado, and a trip is a viagem.
Meaning: time off from work or school (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| férias | neutral, Brazil |
| feriado | public holiday |
| viagem | trip |
Brazilian workers usually take férias of 30 days a year, and many Brazilians use Boas férias! to wish someone a good break.
Which one should you use?
Feriado is a public holiday, such as Christmas or Independence Day. A long weekend with a holiday is called feriadão.
How does it change in a sentence?
Férias is a plural noun, so you say as férias and minhas férias, even when you mean one vacation. The common phrase is estar de férias for "to be on vacation".
Did you know?
- Under Brazilian labor law, many employees are entitled to 30 days of paid férias each year.
Examples in context
- Estou de férias esta semana.I am on vacation this week.
- Boas férias!Have a good vacation!
- Vamos viajar no feriadão.We will travel on the long weekend.
Example conversation
Rosa and her colleague Tales talk about plans in the office kitchen.
- TalesQuando começam suas férias?When does your vacation start?
- RosaNa próxima segunda.Next Monday.
- TalesBoas férias, Rosa!Have a great vacation, Rosa!
