holidays

giorni festivi, vacanze

Giorni in cui non si lavora o non si va a scuola, spesso per una festa pubblica.

In inglese semplice: Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.

• Schools close during the holidays.
• There are two public holidays next month.
• Do you work on national holidays?

Sinonimi: days off

Espressioni comuni: public holidays, school holidays, national holidays

vacanze

Periodo senza lavoro o scuola, spesso trascorso viaggiando o riposando in un altro luogo.

In inglese semplice: A period away from work or school, often spent travelling or relaxing somewhere else.

• We spent our holidays in Spain.
• Where are you going for your holidays?
• Their summer holidays lasted two weeks.

Come si usa: go somewhere for your holidays (We went to Greece for our holidays.)

Sinonimi: vacation, time off

Espressioni comuni: summer holidays, on holidays, holidays abroad

feste natalizie, festività di fine anno

Periodo del Natale e delle altre feste invernali, compreso il Capodanno.

In inglese semplice: The period around Christmas and other winter celebrations, including New Year.

• Happy holidays to you all!
• We visit our family during the holidays.
• The store stays open late throughout the holidays.

Sinonimi: holiday season, festive season

Espressioni comuni: happy holidays, the holidays, during the holidays