Insight - Intermediário - Unidade 2 - 2A

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

pausa

to get away from captivity

escapar

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multidão

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

absorver

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

pontos turísticos

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

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

praia

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

nacional

a box or container in which items are packed

pacote

a society's ordinary people

o público

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

turista

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

tour

the action of moving from one location to another, usually involving a long distance

viagem

the place where someone or something is headed

destino

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

guia

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

ferias

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parque

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

resort

an object that can be used to catch an animal

armadilha

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transporte

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

descer

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

sofrer

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventura

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

ferias

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

mochilão

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

escapadela urbana

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

autocarro

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

lua de mel

an arrangement where two homeowners agree to switch their homes for a certain period of time, often for a vacation or holiday

troca de casas

a type of vacation where one buys one's flights, accommodation, and sometimes even activities all at once, often at a cheaper price

pacote de férias

(of an accommodation or holiday) providing equipment for guests to prepare their meals themselves

autoalimentação

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

turismo

a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere

staycation