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"Vacation (holiday)" in Portuguese: férias
as férias
Vacation in Portuguese is as férias. Say estou de férias for I’m on vacation and tirar férias for take time off. Always plural in this sense.
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How to pronounce férias
Say it
FEH-ree-ahs
/ˈfɛ.ɾias/
FEH-ree-ahs
"Vacation (holiday)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| as férias | vacation / holidays Default noun (plural). | Default noun (plural). |
| estar de férias | to be on vacation Status. | Status. |
| tirar férias | to take vacation Time off. | Time off. |
| férias escolares | school holidays Kids’ break. | Kids’ break. |
How to use férias in real life
- 1Office chat
Vou tirar férias na primeira semana de julho.
I’m taking vacation the first week of July.
Planning.
- 2Beach message
Estou de férias e sem abrir o e-mail.
I’m on vacation and not opening email.
Status.
- 3Family calendar
As férias das crianças começam sexta.
The kids’ vacation starts Friday.
School break.
Mistakes English speakers make with férias
Incorrect: Eu estou em uma féria.
Correct: Eu estou de férias.
Use plural férias and de férias.
Incorrect: Vou na vacation em dezembro.
Correct: Vou de férias em dezembro.
Use férias, not English vacation.
Good to know
Férias is almost always plural for time off. Feria (singular) means something else (market fair / slaughterhouse sense) and confuses learners. Brazilians also say recess for short school breaks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning July off
ChatPal
Você já marcou as férias?
Have you already booked vacation?
You
Marquei. Minhas férias são em julho.
I did. My vacation is in July.
ChatPal
Que ótimo. Eu passo as férias no interior.
Awesome. I’m spending vacation inland.
You
A gente troca fotos depois.
We’ll swap photos afterward.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vacation (holiday)" in Portuguese
Singular or plural?
Plural: as férias.
On vacation?
Estar de férias.
Take time off?
Tirar férias.
School break?
Férias escolares.
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