English–Spanish

“vacation” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsovacación

Pronunciation

IPA/bakaˈθjones/

Example

Estoy de vacaciones.

I am on vacation.

Illustration for vacaciones (vacation)

How to say “vacation” in Spanish

“Vacation” in Spanish is vacaciones.

An extended period away from regular duties for rest, travel, or personal matters.

Full entry for vacaciones: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vacaciones

Durante las vacaciones me gusta desconectar del trabajo.

When I'm on vacation, I like to disconnect from work.

Tips for using vacaciones

  • In Spain many shops and offices close in August and agosto is the peak month for vacaciones, so schedules and reservations are often affected.

Other Spanish words for “vacation”

Voy a tomar vacaciones la próxima semana.

I'm going to take a vacation next week.

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