El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - 7G

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Vacaciones

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

playa

a sea or body of water located between North and South America, which is connected to the Atlantic Ocean

Caribe, mar Caribe

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

crucero

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

escapada urbana, fin de semana en la ciudad

a trip taken by car, typically for leisure or vacation purposes, where the primary mode of transportation is driving on roads and highways

viaje por carretera, excursión en auto

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

turismo

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

tour, recorrido

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

esquí

a commercial establishment that offers a range of services related to health, beauty, and relaxation, such as massages, facials, saunas, and hot tubs

spa, balneario

a difficult and lengthy journey, often taken on foot or by hiking

trek, excursión difícil

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

villa

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

admirar

the painted hangings at the background and the accessories on a theater stage

decorado

to start talking about something that is different from the topic of the discussion

irse por las ramas

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

muestrear, tomar muestra

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

local

to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

deporte acuático, actividad acuática

to briefly swim or wade in the sea for leisure or recreation

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

observar, examinar

to go skiing or snowboarding on a mountain slope, typically for leisure or recreation

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

to relax in a comfortable way

relajarse, descansar

a container of water that people can swim in

piscina