vacacionar

vacacionar(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1. (general)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. to vacation
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Me gusta vacacionar con mi novia. Generalmente viajamos a la playa.I like to vacation with my girlfriend. We usually go to the beach.
b. to spend one's vacation (one time)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Este verano voy a vacacionar en las islas Griegas.This summer I'm going to spend my vacation on the Greek islands.
c. to spend one's vacations (multiple times)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Cuando era más joven, vacacionaba en las montañas.When I was younger, I used to spend my vacations in the mountains.
d. to holiday
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Este año me gustaría vacacionar en algún lugar en Asia.This year I'd like to holiday somewhere in Asia.
e. to spend one's holidays
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
No me gusta vacacionar en el extranjero. Prefiero quedarme en mi país.I don't like spending my holidays abroad. I prefer staying in my country.
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