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/bakaˈθjones/ ES

/bakaˈsjones/ MX

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Translation

holidays, vacation

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Word origin

From Latin vacatio ('freedom, exemption'), from vacare ('to be empty or free'). The same root gives English vacation and vacant.

Origin
Latin
Root
vacare
English cognates
vacation, vacant

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralvacaciones

Examples

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We are on holiday at the beach.

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The summer holidays last two months.

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I need a long holiday.

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I am going on holiday next week.

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We spent the Christmas holidays with the family.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 1: vacaciones, relajarse, criminal and 7 more words.